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Homestead City Council Approves FY 2026-2027 Budget, Maintains Millage Rate
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Homestead City Council Approves 2026-2027 Budget, Millage Rate Steady

The City of Homestead approved its 2026-2027 budget, prioritizing public safety and infrastructure while holding the millage rate steady. The budget includes funding for new police officers and $32 million for capital improvements.

10/03/2026 · Homestead edition

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The City of Homestead has approved its budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, allocating funds for public safety, community programs and infrastructure improvements. The operating millage rate will remain unchanged.

The budget prioritizes public safety with the addition of five new police officer positions and modernization of radio communications. For community and quality of life initiatives, the budget supports special events, sponsorships and programs aimed at economic development.

The city will invest $32 million in capital improvement projects for infrastructure upgrades and enhancements to public spaces. The operating millage rate for FY 2026-2027 will be the same as FY 2025-2026, limiting property tax increases for residents while funding city services.

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