{"id":353204,"date":"2026-07-26T23:16:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T23:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/353204\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T23:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T23:16:09","slug":"apopka-city-commission-to-vote-on-17-tax-hike-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/353204\/","title":{"rendered":"Apopka City Commission to vote on 17% tax hike Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"

APOPKA, Fla. \u2014 The Apopka City Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 27, at 5:15 p.m. to reconsider its proposed millage rate after failing to set it earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Commissioners are weighing an increase<\/a> from 4.4376 to 5.1876 mills \u2014 nearly a 17% hike \u2014 as part of the city\u2019s 2027 budget planning. If approved, the new rate could generate about $45.7 million in property tax revenue, roughly 32% more than the current fiscal year.<\/p>\n

The delayed decision comes as local governments continue to assess financial strategies ahead of potential changes tied to Amendment 3<\/a>. <\/p>\n

While much of the public debate has centered on potential future revenue declines, the proposal also raises a larger question: How much additional property tax revenue have cities like Apopka already collected as property values have risen in recent years?<\/p>\n

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