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Hillsborough County to hold summer public hearing after $43 million in stormwater spending reported
Summary
County staff reported $43,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 stormwater spending and told commissioners more funding is needed for hundreds of additional projects; a public hearing on next year’s stormwater rates is scheduled for this summer.
Hillsborough County commissioners received a 2026 stormwater rate study and were told staff spent $43,000,000 on stormwater projects in fiscal year 2025, including culverts, drainage work, watershed studies and pump stations.
Katie, with Hillsborough County Communications and Digital Media, said staff told commissioners that more funding is needed to replace aging infrastructure and improve stormwater resiliency for hundreds of additional projects. County staff will continue to identify potential funding sources, and the board will hold a public hearing this summer to discuss rates for the next fiscal year.
The recap did not include a detailed breakdown of specific projects or a vote tally; Katie said the study and spending totals were presented to commissioners and that further public engagement on rates is planned. The county’s public calendar will list the exact date and notice for the summer hearing.
