Portland Sets Public Hearing Date for Proposed Budget, Tax Rate

Flagler Beach Budget Maintains Tax Rate for 5th Year, Deferring Looming Amendment's Consequences

Flagler Beach City Manager Dale Martin presented a proposed general fund budget that keeps the property tax rate flat, and under Florida law represents a slight tax decrease. The city commission is cautiously preparing for a potential constitutional amendment that might significantly alter homestead exemptions. Officials also discussed adding commissioner health benefits and addressing the loss of insurance coverage for beach dune walkovers. The…

B-SB readies budget for 2027, anticipates collecting fewer mills but more property taxes

By collecting additional property taxes, Finance and Budget Director Karen Hassler explained the city-county could pay for items initially omitted from the original budget proposal.

Portland sets public hearing date for proposed budget, tax rate

PORTLAND — The City of Portland will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the 2026 fiscal year after approving the date for a future hearing.