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Hillsborough County adopts FY27 solid waste rate resolution, approves draft ordinance clarifying senior discount
Summary
The Board adopted a fiscal-year 2027 solid waste rate resolution that raises annual single-family collection-and-disposal service charges by $22 per unit effective October and approved a draft ordinance clarifying the senior citizen discount will not require reapplication and ends when the resident leaves the home.
A majority of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners voted on June 3 to adopt the fiscal-year 2027 solid waste rate resolution, which includes an annual $22 increase per unit for single-family residential customers who receive both solid waste collection and disposal services, the county said.
County officials told the board the increase is intended to maintain current service levels, cover higher operating costs and fund capital projects needed for safety. The new rates are scheduled to take effect in October.
Separately, the board approved a draft ordinance to revise provisions related to the senior citizen discount for the solid waste non ad valorem disposal assessment. The amendment clarifies that once a senior citizen discount has been approved, the resident does not need to reapply or requalify and that the agreement terminates when the resident leaves the home. Residents were directed to hcfl.gov for more information and to apply.
The meeting summary did not include specific vote tallies or detail the fiscal modeling underlying the $22 increase; county staff were directed to provide additional budget information at future meetings.
