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Pasco County begins FY2026 budget cycle, board weighs public-safety staffing and tax options
Summary
Budget staff presented an FY2026 planning timeline and data showing rapid growth; commissioners discussed public-safety staffing, jail expansion, road maintenance funding, parks maintenance options and possible tax tools including MS TUs and impact fees.
Pasco County budget staff opened the fiscal year 2026 planning conversation Jan. 28, outlining a calendar of public workshops and warning of rising costs tied to population growth and storm recovery.
Budget Director Amy Farrell told the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners the county—s population has grown about 36% over the last 14 years, single-family permits have risen sharply, and calls for public safety were up 117% in recent years; the board will take revenue projections in February and refine the recommended budget through April and June before final adoption in September.
The presentation framed fiscal choices around three strategic pillars: (1) create a thriving community, (2) enhance quality of life, and (3) drive economic…
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