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Board holds millage rates steady for FY26 trim notices; rates can only be lowered in September
Summary
Commissioners approved staff recommendations to maintain the countywide millage and the EMS MSTU rates for FY26 trim notices; the board may only lower those rates at the September adoption hearings, staff reminded the board.
Leon County commissioners voted to maintain the countywide millage rate and the EMS MSTU millage at their current levels for the FY26 Truth-in-Millage (TRIM) notices used to print property-tax bills.
County staff told the board that under Florida law the rates set for TRIM notices may be lowered but not raised at later meetings; final ratification occurs after property-appraiser values are certified. Staff recommended keeping current rates for the upcoming notices so the county can complete required public notifications. The board approved staff recommendations (options 1 and 2) by voice vote.
Why this matters: Establishing maximum millage rates for TRIM notices is a statutorily required step in the property-tax and budget process. Keeping rates unchanged preserves county flexibility while alerting taxpayers of the maximum rate the board may set; the board retains authority to adopt final rates during the September hearings, subject to state law.
What’s next: Staff will use the adopted maximum rates to prepare TRIM notices; the board will ratify final millage and budget adoption in September after the July 1 certified property values are available.
