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CriticalTaxes Budget

FY 2026-27 tentative budget and millage rates

The council cut the general fund to rollback but kept other rates — including the sheriff's — above it, splitting the difference with one-time reserves. Your countywide rate technically went up 0.24% on paper, but most homestead bills rise only a few percent thanks to state caps.

4 mentionsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

State property tax reform threat to county services

If November's property tax reform passes, the county could face roughly $100 million in cuts. The forecast shows a flat millage raises $11 million more, the Sheriff wants $168 million, and the stormwater fund runs out of money for projects by 2030.

6 mentionsLast discussed Sep 3, 2026