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County administrator proposes $14.1 billion FY27 budget; reconciliation hearing set July 29

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners · July 16, 2026
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Summary

Staff presented the county administrator's proposed $14,100,000,000 budget for fiscal year 27, citing guiding principles including preparing for possible property-tax reform, prioritizing public safety, maintaining infrastructure and investing in employees; a budget reconciliation public hearing is set for July 29 and final adoption on Sept. 24.

County staff presented the county administrator's proposed $14,100,000,000 budget for fiscal year 27 at the July 15 meeting, according to the county communications recap. "Staff presented the county administrator's proposed $14,100,000,000 budget for fiscal year 27," Katie said.

The communications summary said staff described guiding principles for the proposal: preparing for possible property-tax reform, prioritizing public safety, maintaining county infrastructure and equipment, sustaining current service levels, identifying budget savings, and investing in county employees. The recap did not include line-item details, revenue projections, or estimated tax impacts.

The board scheduled a budget reconciliation public hearing on July 29 and set a vote to adopt a final budget on Sept. 24. County staff and the board will need to provide more detailed budget documents and revenue assumptions ahead of the reconciliation hearing for public review.