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TaxesSep 26, 2026 · Florida Politics · Tampa Bay
Pinellas County has approved a $5.14 billion budget that holds the millage rate to just under 1% above the rollback rate — welcome news for homeowners and prospective buyers watching their cost of living carefully. The county managed to maintain funding for key public services while actually pulling in about $6 million less in property tax revenue than originally planned.
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TaxesSep 22, 2026 · WFLA Tampa · Tampa Bay
A proposed Florida constitutional amendment targeting property taxes is drawing pushback from Tampa's mayor, who argues it could gut funding for fire, police, and emergency services. For people weighing a move to the Tampa Bay area, the debate has real implications for both your tax bill and the public services you'd rely on.
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TaxesSep 12, 2026 · Creative Loafing Tampa · Tampa Bay
A proposed constitutional amendment that would slash homestead property taxes is generating serious controversy in the Tampa Bay area. City officials in Pinellas County are warning that the savings for homeowners could come with a steep price tag for local services.
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TaxesSep 11, 2026 · Florida Politics · Tampa Bay
Tampa's city council has moved a $2.04 billion budget forward, but not without friction over spending priorities and financial controls. With a property tax reform measure headed to voters this November, prospective Tampa residents should pay attention to how this plays out.
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TaxesSep 10, 2026 · Creative Loafing Tampa · Tampa Bay
A proposed Florida constitutional amendment on the November ballot is drawing sharp criticism from environmental and civic groups who warn it could starve local governments of the revenue they need to fund hurricane preparedness and other essential services. For anyone planning a move to Florida, the debate raises important questions about long-term costs and community resilience.
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TaxesAug 5, 2026 · Creative Loafing Tampa · Tampa Bay
St. Pete Beach commissioners are leaving room for a property tax increase as the city sets its fiscal year 2027 budget process in motion. No increase has been approved yet, but the advertised millage rate is notably higher than the current rate. Residents will have a chance to weigh in before any final decision is made.
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