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Tallahassee Budget and Tax Reform: How the City Stacks Up on Rates and Services
A new wave of city finance changes means Tallahassee residents will see differences in taxes and public services compared to nearby Florida cities.
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Decisions, government and civic life shaping Tallahassee.
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Tallahassee City Commission Holds 2027 Millage Rate at 4.2 Mills, Leaving Property Tax Bills Unchanged for Most Residents
Homeowners and renters in Tallahassee will pay the same city property tax amounts in fiscal year 2027 as they did this year under the adopted budget.
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Tallahassee Voters Face Three Ballot Measures in November: A Resident's Guide to What's on the Table
From a proposed local infrastructure bond to a Leon County charter amendment, here is what each measure would actually change for residents paying taxes and using city services.
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Tallahassee Mayor Requires Contract Comparisons to Other Cities in Local Government Bidding Process
Tallahassee residents face potential shifts in fees for services such as waste collection and road repairs once the city begins measuring its contract costs against those paid by Orlando, Jacksonville and Pensacola.
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Tallahassee Voters Cap Property Tax Increases at 3 Percent for 48,000 Homes
The November ballot measure would limit annual taxable value increases to 3 percent for owner-occupied homes, directly shaping property tax bills for more than 48,000 Tallahassee residences.
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Leon County Passes Candidate Spotlight Ordinance for 2026 Election
Tallahassee residents gain structured public profiles for all municipal candidates ahead of the November 2026 vote, unlike the private-media model used in Jacksonville and Tampa.
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Tallahassee Mayor Signs Utility Rate Ordinance Raising Monthly Bills
The ordinance revises water and sewer rate calculations starting in the new fiscal year for households served by the city utility.
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Florida Redirects Millions in Community Services Funding to Tallahassee Nonprofits
The legislation changes how state grants reach local agencies that provide housing aid and mental health support to Leon County residents.
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Tallahassee Raises Stormwater Fees to $11.50 Monthly, Matching Orlando and Gainesville
The July 7 vote sets a new monthly base fee for most single-family homes at $11.50 starting January 2027, with the structure now aligned to formulas already operating in Orlando and Gainesville.
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Tallahassee Approves Rental Units on Single-Family Lots Starting Next Month
The July 8 vote revises zoning rules so single-family homeowners can add rental units on their lots, with permit applications scheduled to open next month.
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Tallahassee Expands Affordable Housing Incentives, Creates New Family Options
A new city policy expands incentives for affordable housing construction, with Tallahassee residents set to see increased options and stronger developer commitments compared to other regional cities.
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Tallahassee Raises Stormwater Fees, Expands Bus Routes for Thousands
New stormwater assessment rates and a StarMetro route extension approved Tuesday will change monthly bills and bus access for tens of thousands of Tallahassee households starting this fall.
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State Legislature Passes Bills Reshaping Tallahassee Household Costs
Recent state legislative bills are changing how much Tallahassee residents pay at the grocery store, the gas pump, and in their utility bills, with mixed effects across local budgets.
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Tallahassee Raises Property Taxes to Fund Youth Centers, Senior Services
The City Commission vote sets property tax collections that will support specific local programs including youth centers and senior transportation.