Discussion of Proposed Property Tax Rates for Polk County Special Service Districts

Original title: Discuss the FY 25/26 adopted tentative millage rate for the Polk County Parks Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU), Polk County Library MSTU, Polk County Stormwater MSTU, and Polk County Rancho Bonito MSTU.

Record date · September 15, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss the tentative property tax rates (s) for four specific municipal service taxing units for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Why it matters

The determines the amount of property tax residents within these specific service areas will pay to fund parks, libraries, stormwater management, and the Rancho Bonito district for the upcoming fiscal year.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners within the MSTU districts

These residents will be subject to the property tax rates established by the Board for the services provided in their specific districts.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners is setting tentative millage rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
The discussion covers four specific Municipal Services Taxing Units (MSTUs): Parks, Library, Stormwater, and Rancho Bonito.
The item is classified as a public hearing under file number 25-1646.
The meeting date for this discussion is scheduled for September 8, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an MSTU?

An (Municipal Services Taxing Unit) is a specific geographic area within a county where residents pay an additional property tax to fund specific local services, such as parks or stormwater management.

What is a millage rate?

A is the tax rate used to calculate property taxes; one mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

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