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Milton council votes to advertise possible 4.118-mill property tax rate; public hearings set for September
Summary
The Milton City Council voted unanimously to advertise a proposed FY2026 millage rate of 4.118 mills, a step required by state timelines that sets the maximum rate the council may later reduce but not increase; the council scheduled two public hearings in September.
The Milton City Council voted unanimously on July 1 to advertise a proposed FY2026 city millage rate of 4.118 mills, a procedural step required by Florida’s Truth in Millage timetable that sets the maximum rate the council may later lower but not increase.
Councilman Brian McKee moved to advertise the 4.118-mill maximum and Councilman Chris Powers seconded the motion; the council approved it unanimously by the members present. City staff explained the advertised figure is the cap for public-notice purposes; the council may adopt a lower millage rate at the public hearings and at the final budget vote in September. Budget staff said the property-appraiser/vendor deadline for the Truth in Millage materials requires the advertised rate to be certified…
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