Taxing Authorities

Taxing Authorities The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County does not determine the amount of taxes you pay. The taxes can increase or decrease depending on tax rates set by the school board, commissioners, cities and other taxing authorities. Miami-Dade County issues the Notice, but many taxing authorities collect taxes against property such as the School Board, Cities, South Florida Water Management District, Children's Trust, Florida Inland Navigational District, Everglades project, etc. In addition, Miami-Dade County provides services such as Sheriff, Fire Rescue and Library to name a few. The School Board of Miami-Dade County collects property taxes to run school operations. The Property Appraiser does not set tax rates. However, the taxing authorities use the Property Appraiser's taxable value to determine the taxes they levy. Budget Hearings Before taxing authorities can levy taxes against your property they are required to have budget hearing that are open to the public. The dates, times and locations for all Miami-Dade County budget hearings are listed on the Notice. Municipalities hold their own budget hearings as well. Millage Rates See annual millage (property tax) rates for each Miami-Dade municipality, as well School Board, Countywide and other tax assessing districts. Millage Rate Archives: Millage rates available from 2000-2025