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Understanding Your Property Tax Dollars at Work

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
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Understanding Your Property Tax Dollars at Work | Sumter County, FL - Official Website

Understanding Your Property Tax Dollars at Work | Sumter County, FL - Official Website Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In Search Home Government Services Divisions H - Z Office of Management & Budget Property Tax Dollars at Work Understanding Your Property Tax Dollars at Work Welcome to the Sumter County FY 2026/2027 Budget Information Page. This page is designed to make the budget process easy to understand and accessible to everyone. Here, you can explore the Proposed Budget, Tentative Budget, Alternate Budget, and supporting documents to learn how funding decisions are made. Budget workshops were conducted on July 14 and 15, 2026. Meeting recordings, agendas, and complete budget packets for both the Proposed Budget and Alternate Budget are available below for anyone who would like to follow the discussions and review the supporting information. FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Alternate Budget information. The FY 2026–2027 Proposed and Tentative Budget assumes Amendment 3 does not pass and that the 5th and 6th cent local fuel tax is renewed. An Alternate Budget has also been prepared to illustrate the potential impacts to County services should Amendment 3 pass and/or the fuel tax not be renewed. We encourage residents to stay informed, review the available information, and participate in the budget process. The First Budget Public Hearing is scheduled for September 15, 2026, followed by the Final Budget Public Hearing on September 29, 2026, when the Board of County Commissioners will consider adoption of the FY 2026–2027 budget. Budget Process Timeline First Public Hearing - September 15, 2026 - at 6:00 PM - 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Sumterville, FL 33585 Final Public Hearing - September 29, 2026, at 6:00 PM - 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Sumterville, FL 33585 FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget information BOCC First Public Hearing for the Adoption of the Tentative Millage Rates and Budget Meeting • Sumter County Clerk of Courts | Agendas & Minutes • CivicClerk Understanding The General Fund Millage Rate WHAT THIS BUDGET SUPPORTS The proposed budget reflects the County's commitment to protecting public safety, maintaining essential services, investing in infrastructure, preserving our quality of life, and responsibly managing taxpayer dollars. Public Safety Parks Fire & EMS Support Roads & Infrastructure County Operations Transit Veteran Services Library Services School Safety Partnership: Continued subsidy to local schools to provide Sheriff School Resource Officers and support campus safety. Public Safety Funding The tentative budget continues investing in the people, equipment, and technology that protect our community every day. Understanding Public Safety Funding How is Fire & EMS Funded? How the Proposed Budget Will Further Support Public Safety Operations At the end of Calendar Year 2026, ONE additional SCFEMS Ambulance will enter service. At the end of Calendar Year 2027, TWO additional SCFEMS ambulances will become operational. The Proposed Budget is expected to improve patient outcomes by increasing efficiency and timeliness of emergency response. What are property taxes? How are property taxes calculated in Florida? Who determines my property's value? View All FAQs /FAQ.aspx

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