Budget & taxes in Florida local government
What Florida city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
8,136 Florida meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Florida with the most budget & taxes activity
- Jacksonville, FL (158)
- Gainesville, FL (153)
- Largo, FL (128)
- Lynn Haven, FL (127)
- Citrus County, FL (110)
- Miami Lakes, FL (107)
- Northport, FL (95)
- Hernando County, FL (90)
- Clearwater, FL (89)
- Cape Coral, FL (87)
- Delray Beach, FL (87)
- Ocala, FL (85)
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Tourist Development Council reviews arts, sports, and marine industry updates
The council will review financial reports and receive updates on local tourism sectors. Discussion items include the Arts Council of Martin County, the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, and the marine industry.
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The Finance Committee agenda for November 17, 2026 contains no specific items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive content.
Polk County School Board holds work session on budget and staffing
The School Board of Polk County will hold a work session to discuss budget and staffing matters, including staff updates and annual contract renewals under one million dollars.
Tourist Development Council reviews arts, sports, and marine industry updates
The council will review financial reports and hear presentations regarding local tourism sectors. Discussion items include the Arts Council of Martin County, the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, and a marine industry update.
County holds first FY 2026/27 budget hearing and two zoning changes
The Martin County Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget, along with a public hearing on a proposed settlement in a personal injury lawsuit. The board will also consider two quasi-judicial zoning atlas amendments, one for a 0.69-acre lot in an industrial area and…
WDID to levy $100,000 in special assessments for FY 2026-2027
The Wilton Drive Improvement District will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2026-003, which levies $100,000 in special assessments on properties within the district for fiscal year 2026-2027. The board will also approve minutes from July 8, 2026, and receive a recap of the August 13 Wilton Drive Block…
WDID to levy $100,000 in special assessments for FY 2026-2027
The Wilton Drive Improvement District board will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2026-003 to approve, confirm, and levy special assessments totaling $100,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027. The board will also review minutes from July 8, 2026, and receive a recap of the August 13 Wilton Drive Block Party.
Commission to adopt 2027 budget and set tax and service rates
The Coconut Creek City Commission holds a special meeting to conduct the first public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Commissioners will vote on ordinances adopting the operating property tax rate, the official operating and capital improvement budget, and resolutions setting fire-rescue and solid-waste…
County board to review proposed 2026-2027 budget at workshop
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The agenda includes a proclamation, the budget item, and other business, followed by adjournment. No specific budget figures or details are listed in the agenda.
Brevard School Board to review final FY 2026-27 budget and public comment policy
The Brevard County School Board will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the final Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and discuss the district's public comment policy. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and presentation only.
School Board to adopt final 2026-27 budget and millage levy
The Brevard County School Board will hold a final public budget hearing to adopt the 2026-2027 millage levy and final budget, including resolutions for required local effort, discretionary, and capital outlay millages. The board will also consider proclamations, consent agenda items such as contracts, job…
Solid Waste District to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and assessment rates
The North Port Solid Waste District Governing Body will hold public hearings to adopt the non-ad valorem assessment rates and roll, and the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public comment periods.
Commission to adopt 2026-27 road and drainage district budget and assessments
The North Port Road and Drainage District Governing Body will meet to approve the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and certify non-ad valorem assessment rates and the assessment roll. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the hearings.
Governing Body to consider Fire Rescue District budget and assessment rates
The Fire Rescue District Governing Body will hold public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The body will also consider adopting non-ad valorem assessment rates for the district.
School board to adopt final millage rates and 2026-2027 budget
This is a special board meeting focused on finalizing the 2026-2027 school year budget and property tax millage rates. The board will hold public hearings on the required local effort, discretionary operating, capital outlay, and the final budget, then vote on adoption. They will also approve the 2025-2026 final…
North Port commission to hold first reading of millage rate and budget ordinances
The City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct the first reading of two ordinances: one adopting the ad valorem millage rate and rolled-back rate for FY 2026-27, and another adopting the non-district budget and capital improvement program for the same fiscal year. Public comment will be accepted. The…
City Council to adopt FY2026-2027 budget and tax rates in public hearing
The Oviedo City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the tentative fiscal year 2026-2027 millage rates and budget. The meeting also includes a ceremonial recognition and a budget amendment for capital outlay and facilities maintenance.
Council to update accounting manual and approve labor agreements
The North Palm Beach Village Council will vote on updating the 2011 Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual to align with current practices and the FY2027 budget. Council will also ratify three memorandums of understanding with public employee unions to add a Quality Leave policy to their vacation provisions.
Council to adopt tentative FY2027 budget and millage rate
The Marco Island City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the tentative FY2026-2027 millage rate and budget, including the Hideaway Beach Special Taxing District. The council will also consider several resolutions, including issuing up to $23 million in general obligation bonds for construction and…
Minneola considers 2026-27 budget and millage rate of 5.400
The Minneola City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the tentative millage rate of 5.400 and review the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The proposed millage rate is lower than the current year rollback rate of 6.3263.
Council to vote on final fire fee assessment for FY 2026-27
The Minneola City Council will consider approving the final fire fee assessment for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, which imposes fire protection assessments on properties within the city. The agenda also includes approval of workshop minutes from August 25, 2026, and public comment periods.
City Commission to vote on 2026-27 budget and millage rate
The Eustis City Commission will meet to approve minutes from a June workshop, hear legislative updates, and receive state checks for local projects. The body will also vote on a tentative millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-27, along with several high-value engineering and utility contracts.
City Commission to vote on 2026–27 budget and zoning changes
The LaBelle City Commission will hold its tentative budget meeting on September 10, 2026, including swearing-in ceremonies for the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Commissioners will consider adopting the FY 2026–27 budget, setting the millage rate, and hearing public testimony. Multiple zoning and comprehensive plan amendments…
Council to vote on TDR transfer, zoning, fees, and bridge design
The Bay Harbor Islands Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a private transfer of development rights, new zoning for government property, adoption of Miami-Dade water and sewer fee increases, and approval of a bridge design…
Board to vote on zoning changes, gas tax extension, and $12.8M transit grants
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning changes for Twin Oaks Drive and Mobile Highway, a 10-year extension of the local gas tax, and a $12.76 million federal transit grant for bus fleet upgrades. The board will also consider a park parcel vacation for Figland Park and a…
County sets tentative 2026-27 millage at 8.66 mills, budget $540.2M
The Board of County Commissioners holds a tentative budget hearing to discuss and set the proposed 2026-2027 millage rates and budget. The proposed aggregate millage rate is 8.6085 mills, a 0.58% increase over the rolled-back rate, generating $148,098,582 in ad valorem tax revenue. The tentative budget is…
Longwood Commission to set 2026 tax rates and adopt budget at Sept 21 hearing
The Longwood City Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 10, 2026, with several public hearings scheduled for September 21 to decide tentative tax rates, adopt the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, and update city ordinances. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes…
School Board to adopt $5.87 billion FY 2027 final budget
The School District of Palm Beach County will hold a meeting to adopt the final District Summary Budget for fiscal year 2027. The Board will also vote on a resolution to certify the millage levy rates required to fund the budget.
School Board to approve FY 2026 final budget amendments and 10-year capital plan
The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a special meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes final FY 2026 budget amendments, the FY 2027-2036 Capital Plan, and several policy developments. The board will also approve board member travel, a school bus infraction detection system contract, and…
Pension board to review budget, 2027 dates, and cybersecurity
The Maitland Police Officers' & Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting, covering routine approvals, a proposed 2026-2027 budget, and 2027 meeting dates. They will also hear reports from the actuary, investment consultant, and attorney, including a cybersecurity support…
Deltona Commission to adopt tentative budget, millage, and fee changes
The Deltona City Commission will consider adopting the tentative FY 2026-27 budget of $178,059,364 and a tentative millage rate of $6.4948 per $1,000 of taxable value, which is a 0.00% increase from the rolled-back rate. The Commission will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance updating the city's Live Local Act…
CRA to vote on $45.75M tax rebate for Bimini East redevelopment
The Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a Tax Increment Rebate Agreement for the Bimini East Project, with a maximum value of $45,750,000, and will also adopt a budget amendment for FY 2026. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes, citizen input, and informational…
Gulf Breeze Financial Services board adopts FY2027 budget and elects officers
The Gulf Breeze Financial Services Board of Directors will meet on September 9, 2026, to adopt the FY2027 budget and elect officers. The board, composed of the City Council, will review the budget primarily funded by investment income and minimal expenses.
Oakland Commission to set tentative millage rate and FY 2027 budget
The Town Commission will hold a public hearing to approve the tentative millage rate of 6.70 mills and the tentative FY 2027 budget of $31,913,147, which includes a $300,000 use of reserves to balance the General Fund. The budget includes a 3% COLA for employees, an 18% retirement contribution increase for sworn…
Council to adopt millage rate, budget, and hear beach access ordinance
The Indian Shores Town Council will hold public hearings to adopt the tentative FY2026-27 millage rate of 1.8700 mills and a $6,483,619 budget, and will consider a site plan for a duplex at 19105 Gulf Boulevard. They will also hold second reading of an ordinance on recreational vehicle permits and first reading of a…
Pension board to review 2027 budget, disability claims, and auditor report
The Sweetwater Police Officers’ Pension Plan Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting to approve minutes, review investment and actuarial reports, discuss a proposed 2027 budget, and consider a disability application. The board will also vote on renewing an auditor engagement and setting future meeting dates.
Council to vote on rezoning 586 acres for residential development
The City Council will hold public hearings on second readings of ordinances to rezone two large agricultural tracts (204.42 and 382.48 acres) to Very Low Density Residential (3 units/acre) and approve associated PUD-R planned unit development plans. The council will also consider first readings on alcohol sales near…
Rockledge City Council to set FY2027 budget, millage rate, and annexations
The Rockledge City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and a recomputed millage rate, along with first readings of ordinances adopting budgets for several funds. The council will also conduct second readings and public hearings on ordinances to annex and rezone several…
Margate CRA to vote on FY2027 budget and City Center design approval
The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will meet to approve minutes from the July 2026 meeting, vote on the FY2026-2027 annual budget, and consider final concept designs for the City Center project by Brookfield. The board will also discuss extending a grant agreement with Atlantic Center, LLC, authorize a…
City Council holds first public hearing on FY26/27 budget with 6.5 millage rate
The Brooksville City Council is holding its first public hearing on the tentative FY26/27 budget, which starts October 1, 2026. The proposed ad valorem tax rate is 6.5000 mils, a 0.37% decrease from the current rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils. The council will consider a resolution to levy this tentative rate and the…