NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County property tax amendment may impact afterschool program funding
A proposed property tax amendment on the November ballot could affect the funding of afterschool programs for families in Hillsborough County. The outcome of the vote will determine the financial stability of these programs for the current school year.
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The passage of the could result in budget changes that directly impact the availability and operation of afterschool services for hundreds of families in the district.
Key Facts
- A property tax amendment is scheduled for a vote in November in Hillsborough County.
- The amendment's passage could place existing afterschool programs at risk.
- Hundreds of families in Hillsborough County rely on these afterschool programs.
Who's Mentioned
other24“Number of parks and recreation centers providing care”otherAmendment 3“Proposed property tax reduction measure”locationRowlett Activity Center“One of the 24 city recreation centers”other200“Total number of parks in Tampa”personDonna Diaz“Grandparent of a program participant”personDaundre Butler“Student in the afterschool program”locationHillsborough County“The jurisdiction where the property tax vote is occurring.”other1,500“Number of children enrolled in programs”personJane Castor“Mayor of Tampa”