BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Property owners in Broward County will see some tax relief in Fiscal Year 2026 as the Broward Commission approves a $1.7 billion property tax budget with a modest reduction in the County's millage rate. The new millage is set at 5.6658 mills. The County's total budget, including non-property tax supported agencies like the airport, seaport, utilities, capital, and reserves is $8.8 billion.

Developing the FY26 budget was particularly challenging in light of the loss of $80 million in funding to the newly elected Tax Collector's Office as well as funding all of the county-wide constitutional offices. To help offset that impact, the Broward Commission reduced 159 funded positions and nearly $20 million in recurring operating costs for General Fund agencies.

Public safety remained a top priority of the Broward Commission, evidenced by the $24.2 million (3%) increase to the Broward Sheriff's Office regional budget and 911 services, this increase includes the second-year $8 million salary adjustment for BSO Detention Deputies, and represents the largest operating appropriation to public safety in the county's history.

Even while restraining spending in other areas and increasing public safety funding, the County strengthened its financial reserves by including increases in reserves for emergency and cash flow as well as emergency preparedness and shelters, to prudently prepare for unforeseen emergencies.

Broward County enters FY26 in a strong financial position, having paid off all General Obligation debt. Broward County also maintains a "AAA" credit rating with all three major credit rating agencies, a distinction held by less than 2% of the over 3,200 counties nationwide.

The FY26 budget ensures Broward County can continue to provide a broad range of vital public services, including Transportation, Human Services, Environmental Protection, Elderly and Veterans Services, Emergency Operations, Water and Wastewater Services, Animal Care and Adoption, Parks and Recreation, and Libraries, while preparing for the future.

September 16, 2025