Okaloosa County proposes $687 million budget, holding property tax rate steady for ninth year

Okaloosa County proposes $687 million budget, holding property tax rate steady for ninth year

Okaloosa County Administrator John Hofstad presented a proposed $687 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 that maintains the county’s property tax rate for the ninth consecutive year while accommodating major economic development and infrastructure growth. County Commissioners received the budget proposal during a workshop Tuesday at the Crestview Courthouse. The spending plan represents a $38.7 million increase, or approximately 6 percent, o…

Budget Committee Recommends County Keeping Property Tax Levy at $2.51 – WJLE Radio

No reduction in the county property tax rate! The budget committee completed its work for the year Tuesday night and is ready to submit to the full county commission a recommendation on the proposed consolidated budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The commission is expected to give an up or down vote on the new ... Read more Source