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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.

5,351 Florida meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.

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Martin County, Florida · Wed Nov 18, 2026 · Tourist Development Council

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.

Gainesville, FL · Tue Nov 17, 2026 · Finance Committee

No agenda items listed for this meeting.

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 Public Schools, FL · Tue Sep 22, 2026 · Work Session 9:00AM

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.

Martin County, Florida · Wed Sep 16, 2026 · Tourist Development Council

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.

Gainesville, FL · Wed Aug 26, 2026 · Finance Committee

Gainesville Finance Committee agenda lists only system placeholders.

The provided document contains only web portal template fields and lists no actual meeting items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are included in this text. Residents should refer to the official meeting record for substantive updates.

Polk County Public Schools, FL · Tue Aug 25, 2026 · Work Session 12:30PM

School board to discuss magnet school priority zones

The Polk County School Board will hear a superintendent's report on recommended priority preference zones for magnet schools. The work session also includes annual contract renewals under $1 million, budget and staffing updates, a donation report, and board comments.

Bartow, Florida · Wed Jul 29, 2026 · Community Redevelopment Agency

CRA to review budget amendment and small business incentive applications

The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to select its Chair and Vice Chair. The board will review a budget amendment for FY 2025-2026 and take action on small business incentive applications.

Martin County, Florida · Wed Jul 29, 2026 · Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council meets to review financial and industry updates.

The council will review financial reports and receive updates on local organizations. Discussion items include the Arts Council, the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, and the marine industry.

Holly Hill, Florida · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · General

City Commission to hold FY2026/2027 Governmental Funds Budget Workshop

The City Commission will meet for a budget workshop regarding Governmental Funds for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. This session was requested by Finance Director Michele Moore.

Pompano Beach, Florida · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · City Commission

City Commission to hold budget workshop for fiscal year 2027

The City Commission is meeting for a budget workshop. Members will continue discussion and consideration of the Recommended Operating Budget for fiscal year 2027 and the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

Orange County Public Schools, FL · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · School Board Meeting and Public Hearing, 5:00 PM

School Board to vote on 2026-27 tentative budget and millage rates

The Orange County School Board will hold public hearings to adopt a tentative budget and millage rates for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The board is also considering updates to policies regarding student progression, electronic resource use, and student vehicle parking.

Duval County Public Schools, FL · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · School Board

School Board to hold public hearings on 2026-2027 tentative budget and millage rates

The School Board is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings regarding the 2026-2027 tentative budget and proposed millage rates. The body will discuss various funding categories and the certification of school taxable value.

Fort Myers, Florida · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Special Magistrate Hearing

Special Magistrate to hear 36 code enforcement cases

The Special Magistrate is reviewing a series of code enforcement cases involving property violations. The body will address issues ranging from missing construction permits to business tax receipt violations.

Vero Beach, Florida · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Historic Downtown Economic Development Zone Committee (EDZC)

EDZC to discuss FY 26/27 budget and Pocahontas Park improvements

The Economic Development Zone Committee will review the proposed FY 26/27 budget and receive updates on downtown projects. The body will also discuss improvements to Pocahontas Park.

Jacksonville, Florida · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · FAO Select Committee

FAO Select Committee to receive update on capacity fees

The FAO Select Committee will meet to receive an update from Council Auditors regarding capacity fees. The meeting also includes a section for other issues.

Lake Wales, Florida · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Lake Wales Police Officers Pension Board

Police pension board to review annual administrative budget

The Lake Wales Police Officers' Retirement System board will meet to consider the annual administrative budget, receive a custodian update, and hear reports from the investment manager, investment consultant, and attorney. The meeting includes a consent agenda for previous meeting minutes and accounting report, as…

Lake Wales, Florida · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Lake Wales Firefighters Pension Board

Firefighters pension board to consider annual administrative budget

The Lake Wales Firefighters Pension Board will meet to consider and possibly approve the annual administrative budget. The board will also receive updates from the custodian, investment manager, investment consultant, and attorney. Consent agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and an accounting…

Bartow, Florida · Fri Jul 24, 2026 · City Commission

City Commission holds budget workshops to review FY 2026‑2027 proposed budget

The Bartow City Commission will hold budget workshops on July 22 and July 24, 2026. Commissioners will hear the City Manager’s message and presentations on the proposed FY 2026‑2027 budget, including the General Fund, Enterprise Fund, Internal Service Fund, and Special Revenue Fund. The meetings are for overview and…

LaBelle, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · City Commission Special Meeting

City Commission to set proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2026–2027

The City Commission is meeting to discuss Resolution 2026-23 regarding the proposed millage rate and roll-back rate for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The body will also establish the date, time, and place for public hearings concerning the tentative budget and millage rate.

Milton, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · City Council

Milton City Council to vote on FY27 proposed millage rate

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to address the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2027. This vote determines the property tax rate for the upcoming budget year.

Aventura, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · City Commission Meetings

City Commission to consider 2026/27 budget and new zoning overlay districts

The commission will review the proposed operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2026/27. Commissioners will vote on a resolution establishing a tentative millage rate for that fiscal year. The agenda includes public‑hearing items to amend the city code and official zoning map to create several new overlay…

Vero Beach, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · City Council

City Council holds budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

The City Council is reviewing a proposed balanced General Fund operating budget based on a millage rate of 2.9816. The workshop covers revenue and expenditures for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and other government funds. The body will discuss cost drivers and proposed fee increases to maintain the recommended…

Anna Maria, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

Commission to set FY2027 millage rate not to exceed 2.05 mills

The Anna Maria City Commission will vote on the proposed aggregate millage rate for Fiscal Year 2027, capping it at 2.05 mills and scheduling budget hearings for September. Commissioners will also consider a quasi‑judicial matter concerning a violation at 610 North Bay, including possible fines or corrective actions…

Oldsmar, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD

Board approved a $25,000 budget for a permanent public art installation

The Public Art Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting and reviewed several ongoing projects, including a $1,000 funding allocation for 5th‑grade murals at Oldsmar Elementary and Forest Lakes Elementary schools. The board also adopted a motion to move forward with a permanent public art…

Coral Gables, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Coral Gables Retirement Board

Retirement Board to review investment performance and receive advisor presentations

The Coral Gables Retirement Board will meet to hear presentations from Dimensional Fund Advisors and DRZ Investment Advisors regarding the Brandywine Dynamic Large Cap Value fund. The meeting will include a performance update and final recommendations from the investment consultant.

Margate, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Employee Benefits Trust Fund

Employee Benefits Trust Fund to review financial statements and approve invoices

The Employee Benefits Trust Fund will receive a financial statement and audit presentation from KSDT and an investment update from Graystone Consulting. The board will also approve invoices and consider a contract for auditing services with KSDT.

Milton, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · City Council

Milton City Council to discuss wastewater plant financing and Highway 90 land donation

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss financing options for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Effluent Disposal System. Members will also consider a request from Santa Rosa County to donate parcels for the Highway 90 widening project.

Milton, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · City Council

City Council to review financials and art foundation grant

The Milton City Council will convene to approve minutes, review monthly financial reports for the Community Redevelopment Agency, and consider a grant application from the Santa Rosa Art & Culture Foundation.

Escambia County, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Board of County Commissioners

Board will vote on extending the one‑cent local option sales tax on the Nov 3 2026 ballot

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will consider several public‑hearing items, including petitions to vacate alleyways and rights‑of‑way in multiple subdivisions. It will adopt an ordinance directing the Supervisor of Elections to place a referendum on the November 3 2026 ballot to extend the one‑cent…

Escambia County, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Budget Workshops

County budget workshop reviews budget and department operations

The Escambia County Board will hold a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming fiscal plan. The agenda includes an overview of the budget, a review of constitutional officers, a medical examiner update, a reduction review, and a review of each county department. No formal actions are listed; the meeting appears to be…

Tampa, FL · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · CRA Regular

CRA adopts 2027 budget and funding plan

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency will vote on several resolutions, including the adoption of the 2027 fiscal year budget and related trust fund allocations. It will also approve grant funding agreements for affordable‑housing projects at 1110 E Cass Street, the Heritage Heights property, and a $700,000…

Port St. Lucie, Florida · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · City Council Workshop

City Council to review proposed FY 2026-27 budget

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Members will also review the city's debt and investment portfolios and receive a state legislative update.

Nassau County, Florida · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Amelia Island Tourist Development Council

Council considers tourist tax funding for marketing and arts

The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council is reviewing recommendations for the use of Tourist Development Tax Revenues. The body will consider funding for the Amelia Island Opera and several destination marketing contracts for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

New Smyrna Beach, Florida · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Community Redevelopment Agency

CRA to approve budget and facade improvement grants

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider adopting an amended budget and appropriating trust funds. The board will also vote on two commercial facade improvement grants totaling $109,764.

New Smyrna Beach, Florida · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · City Commission Special Meeting

City Commission sets tax rates and stormwater fees for 2027

The City Commission will consider setting the maximum millage rates for the 2027 operating levy and the I&S 2018 levy, approve preliminary fire rescue assessment rates, and conduct a first reading on increasing the stormwater fee.

Citrus County, Florida · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Governing Body of the Library District of Citrus County

Library District holds preliminary budget hearing

The Governing Body of the Special Library District of Citrus County is meeting to conduct a preliminary budget hearing. The body will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

Rockledge, Florida · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

Board will discuss public comments from June 24 meeting

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board will approve the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting and review the June 2026 financial report. It will also discuss and consider public comments received after the June 24 meeting. No new business or consent items are scheduled.

Vero Beach, Florida · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · City Council

City Council reviews FY 2026‑2027 budget and sets tentative millage rate

The Vero Beach City Council will hold a budget workshop on July 22‑23, 2026 to review the proposed FY 2026‑2027 operating budget. The budget proposes a millage rate of 2.9816 per $1,000, projected to generate approximately $14,689,684 in ad valorem tax revenue, and includes fee changes expected to add $370,000 in…

Sebastian, Florida · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · City Council

City Council to consider $522,391 FAA grant for airport terminal Phase 2

The council will vote on several items, including approval of two Community Redevelopment Agency draft minutes and a $2,354 façade grant for Mikey’s Real Italian Ice. New business includes a lease for Aladdin Helicopters at Hangar G1, acceptance of a $522,391.80 FAA grant for the airport terminal Phase 2 expansion…

Brooksville, Florida · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Executive Review Committee

Review of two CRA grant applications for Broad St. and Main St. properties

The Executive Review Committee will consider two Community Redevelopment Agency grant applications: one for 296 N Broad St. and an amendment for 211 S. Main St. The meeting includes a public input period before adjourning. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.