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District Approves Proposed Rolled-Back Millage Rate Saving Taxpayers $9.5 Million
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Governing Board voted to decrease property taxes by adopting a proposed rolled-back millage rate of 0.1909 mill for the fiscal year 2025 budget.
The millage rate is 6.6% lower than the current fiscal year adopted millage rate of 0.2043 mill, a savings to taxpayers of approximately $9.5 million.
For the owner of a $150,000 home with a $50,000 homestead exemption, the District tax would be $19.09 a year, or about $1.59 per month.
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, July 23 at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.
District to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve Land Management Plan
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold a virtual public meeting at 4 p.m., Thursday, July 25, to discuss updates to the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve Land Management Plan.