TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Primary night in Florida meant decisions on new sources of funding in Hillsborough and Pasco counties. While items on the ballot landed across the map, all of the measures were aimed at increasing property taxes. Voters decided to approve some measures and cast ballots defeating others.
Check out what was on the ballot and how voters decided Tuesday night.
Changing the Carrollwood Recreation District Tax Max. Annual Assessment
Should the maximum annual amount of the Carrollwood Recreation District Tax, a non-ad valorem annual assessment imposed on each individual improved residential parcel located within the boundaries of the Carrollwood Recreation District, be changed from the current maximum of $600 per year to a revised maximum of $1,200 per year?
Hillsborough County Sample Ballot
Hillsborough County voters approved an increase to the yearly assessed tax in the Carrollwood Recreation District, allowing the maximum yearly rate to double, according to preliminary numbers from the Florida Department of State‘s website.
Referendum to Increase the Max. Tax of the Lake Magdalene Special Dependent District
Shall the Board of Trustees of the Lake Magdalene Special Dependent District be authorized to increase the assessed tax from $75 not to exceed $150 per annum per residential parcel?
Hillsborough County Sample Ballot
The Lake Magdalene Special Dependent District will not receive an increase to its yearly assessed tax. Voters voted not to authorize the additional levy, according to preliminary numbers from the Florida Department of State‘s website.
Referendum to Increase the Maximum Tax of the Northdale Special District
Shall the Board of Trustees of the Northdale Special District be authorized to increase the annual assessed tax cap by $30 from $130 to $160 per year, per residential parcel to be used for wall and signage improvements, cover increasing inflationary expenses and to provide additional off-duty Deputy protection in Northdale?
Hillsborough County Sample Ballot
The Northdale Special District was authorized to increase its yearly tax cap from $130 to $160 each year, according to preliminary numbers from the Florida Department of State‘s website. The increased funding will be used to cover inflation-related spending and pay for off-duty deputy protection in Northdale.
Referendum to Increase the Maximum Tax of the Hammock Woods Special Dependent Tax District
Shall the Board of Trustees of the Hammock Woods Special Dependent Tax District be authorized to increase the maximum assessed tax from $290.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per annum per residential parcel?
Hillsborough County Sample Ballot
An increase to the maximum assessed tax value for residential parcels was approved by voters in the Hammock Woods Special Dependent Tax District, according to preliminary numbers from the Florida Department of State‘s website. Going forward, the annual assessed tax value will cap at $500, instead of $290, based on property values.
Referendum to Increase the Maximum Tax of the Logan Gate Village Special Dependent Tax District
Shall the Board of Trustees of the Logan Gate Village Special Dependent Tax District be authorized to increase the annual assessed tax cap by $40 from $135 to $175 per year, per residential parcel to be used for wall repairs and additional off-duty Deputy protection?
Hillsborough County Sample Ballot
According to preliminary numbers provided by the Florida Department of State, Hillsborough County voters approved an increase to the annual assessed tax cap for residential parcels.
Referendum to Increase the Maximum Tax of the Lake Heather Special Dependent Tax District
Shall the Board of Trustees of the Lake Heather Special Dependent Tax District be authorized to increase the assessed tax to $250, but not to exceed $250 per annum per residential parcel?
Hillsborough County Sample Ballot
Based on preliminary numbers for the Aug. 23 primary on the Department of State site, Hillsborough County’s Lake Heather Special Dependent Tax District was approved to increase property taxes per annum by district voters.
District School Board of Pasco County Millage Election for Public School Students
Shall the District School Board of Pasco County levy an additional operational ad valorem millage not to exceed one mill beginning July 1, 2023, and ending no later than June 30, 2027, for essential operating expenses to maintain salaries competitive with the market, attract and retain high-quality teachers, bus drivers, and other non-administrative school support employees and with annual reporting to Pasco County taxpayers for transparency of the use of these funds:
Pasco County Sample Ballot
Pasco County’s millage rate increase was approved by voters, according to preliminary numbers from the Florida Department of State‘s website, meaning the county will add new tax rates to pay for school funding.
