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New 5-Cent Fuel Tax Approved in Seminole County

Original title: Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 245 of the Seminole County Code to adopt a Five-Cent (5) Local Option Fuel Tax pursuant to section 336.02 (1)(b), Florida Statutes on every gallon of motor fuels sold in Seminole County effective January 1, 2026, for a period of fifty (50) years, providing for collection, administration, and use of the tax proceeds for transportation expenditures. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director)

August 12, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

Starting January 1, 2026, drivers purchasing motor fuel in Seminole County will pay an additional five cents per gallon, with all proceeds dedicated to transportation infrastructure projects over the next half-century.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Motor fuel consumers in Seminole County

These individuals will pay an additional five cents per gallon on motor fuel purchases starting January 1, 2026.

Seminole County Transportation Department

This agency will receive the proceeds from the fuel tax to fund transportation expenditures.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 12, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

Seminole County has approved a new five-cent-per-gallon local fuel tax to fund transportation projects. The tax will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will remain in place for 50 years.

Why It Matters

Starting January 1, 2026, drivers purchasing motor fuel in Seminole County will pay an additional five cents per gallon, with all proceeds dedicated to transportation infrastructure projects over the next half-century.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will the new fuel tax cost?
The tax is five cents ($0.05) for every gallon of motor fuel sold in Seminole County.
When does the new tax start?
The tax goes into effect on January 1, 2026.
What will the money from this tax be used for?
The proceeds are legally required to be used for transportation expenditures.

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Long-term Infrastructure Funding

The county has committed to a 50-year tax cycle, indicating a long-term strategy for transportation funding rather than a short-term fix.

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Sources

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