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Polk County sets FY2027 budget assumptions, adopts 97% tax collection projection
Summary
Polk County Commissioners approved FY2027 budget assumptions Aug. 4, keeping the proposed 0.63 tax rate and changing the projected tax collection rate to 97%, and set the adoption hearing for Aug. 11, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Polk County Commissioners on Aug. 4 approved budget assumptions for fiscal 2027, maintaining a 0.63 tax rate and changing the projected property-tax collection rate to 97%. The court scheduled a public adoption hearing for Aug. 11, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Chair opened the discussion and walked through the budget book, telling commissioners that “the budget as it is presented, includes a surplus of $276,403,” and that the proposed budget would raise $2,248,176 more in property-tax revenue than last year, a 7.65% increase. He said the tax assessor certified a 96% collection rate but the draft uses 97% as a conservative assumption tied to recent collection performance.
The chair explained how the budget addresses several departments and one-time needs, from capital trial expenses for multiple capital-murder cases to continued operation of the county recycling center. He said the budget contains specific precinct-level allocations and that any transfers or discretionary increases must be published after notifying county staff liaison Carrie.
Commissioner Robertson moved to adopt the budget assumptions (0.63 tax rate; 97% projected collection), the motion was seconded and commissioners voted in favor. The court will present the complete proposed budget at the public adoption hearing on Aug. 11.
What’s next: The county will publish notice of the adoption hearing and finalize any transfers after staff confirms publication steps and precinct-level adjustments.
