NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)August 14, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County proposes $978.1 million budget for Sheriff's Office with 200 new positions
The Miami-Dade County Mayor has proposed a $978.1 million budget for the Sheriff’s Office, representing a $55.3 million increase and the addition of 200 new positions. While other county departments face spending cuts and a 3% growth limit, the public safety budget is slated for a 6% increase.
Read the full story at Community Newspapers (Miami)Why It Matters
This budget proposal determines the funding levels for local law enforcement and the scope of service cuts across other county departments, while maintaining current property tax rates.
Key Facts
- The proposed budget for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is $978.1 million, an increase of $55.3 million (approximately 6%).
- The proposal includes funding for 200 additional positions within the Sheriff's Office.
- County departments outside of public safety are limited to 3% growth and must reduce expenditures by approximately $79 million.
- The administration is eliminating 419 vacant General Fund positions.
- County departments identified $42 million in savings during the current fiscal year.
- The property tax rate will remain at the current level, which the administration describes as the lowest in decades.
- The Sheriff's Office budget has grown from $610.7 million in 2020 to the proposed $978.1 million.
- Deputies receive an average of 21% in additional compensation through supplements and incentives beyond base salary.
Who's Mentioned
organizationMiami Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department“Department subject to the proposed public safety budget growth.”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Primary recipient of the proposed budget increase.”organizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Department subject to the proposed public safety budget growth.”