South Daytona council sets millage at 7.5 mills, delivers modest tax decrease

Sep 23, 2026

The South Daytona City Council on Sept. 23 adopted Resolution No. 2026-18, setting the final millage rate for FY 2026–27 at 7.5 mills—below the rollback—after staff said it cut the proposed budget by 20% to provide a tax decrease for residents.

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The City of South Daytona City Council on Sept. 23 voted unanimously to set the final millage rate for fiscal year 2026–27 at 7.5 mills, a level city staff said is below the rollback rate and will lower property tax bills for residents. City Manager James L. Gillis told the council staff had "reduced our budget by 20% for the upcoming year" while preserving core services.

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