February 24, 2026 - Property Tax Workshop Morning Meeting

City of Sebastian · February 25, 2026

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Welcome and workshop goals

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Brian Benton, city manager, opened the workshop, described its goal to inform residents about property taxes in Sebastian, and said there would be a presentation followed by questions. He promised factual information about how property taxes are used and noted the session would include discussion of a state bill.

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City Manager Brian Benton led a March workshop in Sebastian explaining how property taxes are calculated, how much the city collects and spends, and how House Joint Resolution 203 — which passed the Florida House — could eliminate property taxes on homesteaded properties and reduce the city’s general fund by about $4.76 million (roughly 24%), forcing service cuts or new fees.

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