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Hillsborough County approves $180 million in storm‑recovery contracts, raises residential solid‑waste rate
Summary
At its June 3 meeting the Board of County Commissioners awarded $180 million in contracts to repair storm‑damaged single‑family homes under a federally funded recovery program and adopted a fiscal‑year solid‑waste resolution that raises single‑family fees by $22 annually, effective October.
At its June 3 meeting, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved $180 million in construction agreements to repair or reconstruct approved applicants' storm‑damaged single‑family homes under the county's federally funded Rebuilding for Tomorrow program, Katie with Hillsborough County Communications and Digital Media said.
The county expects the funds to be reimbursed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the recap stated. The program is the county's Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery single‑family housing program; residents seeking help were directed to the program website for application information.
A majority of commissioners voted to adopt the fiscal year 2027 solid‑waste rate resolution, which includes an annual $22 per‑unit increase for single‑family residential customers who receive both collection and disposal services. The county said the increase is intended to maintain existing service levels, cover rising operating costs and fund capital projects necessary for safety. The new rates will take effect in October.
The board also approved a draft ordinance that revises provisions for the senior citizen discount tied to the solid‑waste non‑ad valorem disposal assessment. The ordinance clarifies that once a senior discount is approved, the resident will not need to reapply or requalify, and that the discount agreement terminates when the resident leaves the home.
Commissioners directed the county attorney and staff to prepare a report and presentation for the June 17 meeting outlining the potential impacts of the Florida Legislature's special session on property taxes on Hillsborough County's current and future budgets. The report is scheduled for the board's June 17 meeting.
The county's communications office said residents can find more information and program details at hcfl.gov and that the next Board of County Commissioners meeting will be Wednesday, June 17 at 9 a.m.
