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TaxesOct 2, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys
Islamorada village officials pulled back from a steep property tax increase after community pushback, settling on a smaller millage rate bump while still approving a budget that raises staff compensation. For anyone eyeing the Florida Keys as a place to put down roots, understanding local tax trends is a critical part of the affordability picture.
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TaxesSep 30, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys
Homeowners in the Florida Keys will see a slight decrease in one line of their property tax bill after the local mosquito control district adopted a rollback millage rate. The five-member board voted unanimously to set the rate at 0.3777 mills for the fiscal year beginning October 1. While modest, it's a welcome sign for cost-conscious buyers eyeing one of Florida's pricier real estate markets.
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TaxesSep 19, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys
Islamorada's Village Council has set a tentative millage rate that would push property tax revenue up roughly 9% compared to last year. The increase reflects climbing property values across the Florida Keys, and a final decision is expected at a late-September hearing.
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TaxesAug 28, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys
Florida voters will decide on Amendment 3 this November, a measure that would dramatically raise homestead exemptions statewide. Monroe County's property appraiser says the Keys may feel less financial pressure from the change than other Florida counties — but the details matter for anyone considering a move here.
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TaxesAug 9, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys
Monroe County's school district is moving into the 2026–27 budget cycle with a millage rate that hasn't been this low in more than ten years. Even so, rising property values mean the district will collect more total tax revenue than it did last year — a dynamic that matters to anyone thinking about buying in the Keys.
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