FY27 Budget and Tentative Millage Rate
Summary
The budget is balanced at the same millage rate kept for 19 years, but this year keeping it needs a supermajority vote. The tentative rate gets set at the next meeting; the rollback rate would require $2.7 million in cuts. Commissioners also want better public communication about why revenues are up but the rate isn't dropping.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Keeping the current rate requires a supermajority vote; going to rollback would mean $2.7 million in cuts.
Residents who want transparency about tax rates and spending.
Utility customers face roughly $15 more per month, and the supermajority rule raises the risk the same rate can't be kept.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission - Jul 22, 2026
Winter Park is keeping its property tax rate at 4.0923 mills for an 18th straight year, but a new state law makes holding the rate harder, and Amendment 3 on the November ballot could cut an estimated $5.4 million from the general fund. Staff will bring 10% budget-reduction scenarios in August.
City Commission - Jul 9, 2026
The budget is balanced at the same millage rate kept for 19 years, but this year keeping it needs a supermajority vote. The tentative rate gets set at the next meeting; the rollback rate would require $2.7 million in cuts. Commissioners also want better public communication about why revenues are up but the rate isn't dropping.
City Commission - Jul 8, 2026
The city's proposed $247 million budget keeps services and the 4.0923 millage rate steady for a 19th year, with growth money going to police/fire pensions, the fire union contract, and road paving. The catch: keeping the same rate now needs a supermajority vote on July 22. Utility and stormwater rate increases are also proposed — about $15 a month combined for the average customer.
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