Nassau County 26/27 Budget Adopted with Sixth Consecutive Millage Rate Reduction

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted the Fiscal Year 26/27 Budget Sept. 28, which included the sixth consecutive year of millage rate (property tax rate) reduction. This is the second consecutive year the BOCC has approved an overall budget reduction and the largest millage rate reduction in six years.

The adopted budget continues funding for the critical Capital Improvement Plan, Pavement Management Plan, and Chip Seal Program, while also supporting essential public safety investments into the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and Nassau County Fire Rescue.

To balance these services with limited available resources, the adopted budget includes reductions or adjustments to nearly all County Departments or services. These changes reflect decisions made during the budget process to align service levels with available funding while maintaining the County’s core priorities.

Specific service reductions and adjustments include:
• Second year of reductions in non-public safety staffing levels
• Elimination of voluntary grant programs for nonprofit organizations
• Reduction to non-critical drainage maintenance and roadside mowing
• Restructured library operations including new library locker installations and reduced operational hours
• Placing a pause on the addition of new candidate Capital Improvement Plan Projects pending a review of future revenues.

The County’s nearly yearlong budget process began in February with the annual Winter Strategic Planning Session and continued with multiple public meetings and budget workshops throughout the year. Following the comprehensive budget workshop in June, a tentative budget was presented in July, followed by two public hearings in September before the final budget was adopted. This process provided multiple opportunities for the BOCC, staff and community to discuss priorities, review proposed funding levels and consider adjustments before the budget was finalized. Previous budget workshops, discussions and meeting videos are available on the Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s website for anyone who would like to review the process and decisions leading to the adopted budget.

The continued reduction in the millage rate is part of the BOCC’s efforts to provide property tax relief to residents while maintaining funding for essential services, infrastructure and public safety.

“This budget reflects the BOCC’s responsibility to make disciplined decisions with taxpayer dollars,” said Nassau County Board of County Commissioners Chair Alyson McCullough. “We prioritized essential services, scrutinized spending and adjusted where necessary. Our responsibility is not to fund everything everyone wants. It is to fund what our community needs, plan responsibly for the future and ensure taxpayers are receiving value for every dollar we spend.”

Despite these immediate adjustments, the BOCC remains committed to responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars and to making thoughtful decisions that support the County’s long-term needs and broader vision.

To view previous meetings, agendas, budget documents and more, please visit www.nassauclerk.com/watch-meetings.