Coconut Creek Plans to Educate Residents on Loss of Property Tax Revenue

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Coconut Creek leaders are becoming increasingly concerned about the possibility of losing significant revenue if property taxes are reduced or eliminated.

During a recent commission meeting, city manager Sheila Rose said the city government will run an education campaign to help residents understand the importance of property taxes in funding city services.

Governor Ron DeSantis has called for significant reductions in property taxes, and legislation is being considered in the Florida House that could lead to an amendment on the 2026 general election ballot to reduce taxes on homesteaded properties.

Mayor Jackie Railey is very concerned about the possible loss of a significant source of city revenue. She has said that if property taxes were eliminated for homesteaded properties, Coconut Creek would lose an estimated $15.8 million each year.

Property taxes are one of the major ways Coconut Creek pays for the essential services people rely on every day. In Coconut Creek, these property taxes support police, fire, and emergency response. They fund citywide maintenance and code compliance, roads, water, sewer, garbage collection, sidewalks, parks, and playgrounds. These taxes also fund recreation programs, fitness facilities, citywide events, growth management, and infrastructure replacement, according to Railey.

If property taxes decline and the cost of providing these services continues to rise, the city must find other ways to maintain operations and keep up with infrastructure needs. Possible results could include increased fees or special assessments, reduced service, delayed repairs, maintenance, or upgrades, slower response to emergencies or storms, and postponed investments in long-term infrastructure, according to Railey.

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