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County staff say stormwater needs outpace current funding; public hearing on rates planned
Summary
Hillsborough County staff told commissioners a 2026 stormwater rate study found the county spent $43,000,000 on stormwater projects in FY2025 but still needs more funding for hundreds of projects; the board will hold a public hearing this summer to consider next year’s stormwater rates.
Hillsborough County commissioners received a stormwater rate study at their April 15 meeting that described significant ongoing spending and remaining needs for stormwater infrastructure.
"In fiscal year 2025, $43,000,000 was spent on stormwater projects, including culverts and drainage, watershed studies, and pump stations," Katie, a Hillsborough County communications staffer, said in the meeting recap. County staff told the board that additional funding will be necessary to replace aging infrastructure and improve resiliency for hundreds of projects across the county.
The county said staff will continue identifying potential funding sources and that the board will hold a public hearing this summer to discuss next year’s stormwater rates. The report cited a mix of project types and emphasized the scale of the county’s needs but did not list a specific recommended rate change in the recap provided to the public.
Next steps include staff research on funding options and the scheduled summer public hearing; the county will bring any recommended rate changes back to the board for consideration.
