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HB 4069FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Tax Rate Increase for Central Broward Water Control District

Original title: Central Broward Water Control District, Broward County

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners within the Central Broward Water Control District could see their potential tax burden increase if the district board chooses to raise the levy up to the new 5- limit starting in 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners within the Central Broward Water Control District

These individuals are subject to the tax levy and potential rate changes authorized by the district board.

Central Broward Water Control District Board of Commissioners

The board is granted the authority to set tax rates up to the new 5-mill maximum.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposes increasing the maximum property tax rate for the Central Broward Water Control District from 1 to 5 mills per dollar of taxable assessed valuation. It also clarifies the process for certifying and collecting these taxes through Broward County officials.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Property owners within the Central Broward Water Control District could see their potential tax burden increase if the district board chooses to raise the levy up to the new 5- limit starting in 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my property taxes definitely increase?
The bill increases the maximum allowable tax rate to 5 s, but the actual rate is determined by the district's board of commissioners.
Does this tax apply to my house?
No, the tax is levied on land only and does not apply to improvements (such as buildings or houses) on the property.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededlower2/12/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable With Committee Substitute (Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee)

Total

17

Yes

16

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

1

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

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Tax Ceiling Expansion

The bill represents a five-fold increase in the maximum tax ceiling for the district, moving from 1 mill to 5 mills.

Central Broward Water Control District

Connected Entities

organizationProperty Appraiser of Broward CountyMap →
organizationRevenue Collector of Broward CountyMap →
organizationCentral Broward Water Control DistrictMap →
locationBroward CountyMap →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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