Hernando County Government Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Has Been Approved

(Brooksville, FL) – On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the final budget hearing, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) final budget totaling $926,953,660, with a unanimous vote. The BOCC reduced the FY27 County millage rate by 0.1227 mills, when compared to the FY26 rate, reducing the total millage rate from 7.8275 mills to 7.7048 mills. That reduction decreased the millage rate below the rollback rate. The BOCC also reduced the General Fund ad-valorem millage rate by 0.0922 mills, from 5.8891 mills in FY26 to 5.7969 mills in FY27. The BOCC has reduced the General Fund ad-valorem millage rate continuously over the last 7 years by a combined total reduction of 2.0943 mills.

The General Fund includes the Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser, Sheriff's Office, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, and programs and services provided by the BOCC, such as Emergency Management, Parks and Recreation, Facilities Management, Libraries, Housing and Supportive Services, Economic Development, Veterans Services, Code Compliance, Planning, Zoning, Extension Services, Administration, and more.

Hernando County Administrator Jeff Rogers said, “This budget reflects Hernando County Government’s commitment to the responsible stewardship of public funds and the County Commissioners’ direction to reduce operating costs. Through strong leadership, increased efficiency, and the dedication of our outstanding staff, the County will continue delivering the essential programs and services residents depend on while minimizing expenses and meeting the needs of a growing population.”

For more information on the FY27 final budget, you can view and interact with the budget book at www.HernandoCounty.us/County-Government/Office-of-Management-and-Budget. To rewatch the September 22, 2026, budget hearing visit HernandoCountyfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#

Adoption of the final millage rates are as follows: 

Total Expenses: 

Total Revenue: 

Please contact the Office of Management and Budget at
(352) 754-4004 for more information.

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