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Florida TaxWatch Says Property Taxes Doubled In Escambia
February 5, 2008
The non-profit group Florida Tax Watch says property taxes in Escambia County essentially doubled between 1999 and 2006. Millage rates remained the same, but taxable property values doubled.
The study also found that:
- Escambia County’s operating millage rate was the highest of the three comparable counties – Leon, Manatee, and Marion counties
- Population growth has been minimal since 1999 in Escambia County
- Total revenues and expenditures per person increased more than the 67-county average,
exceeding amounts necessary for inflation adjustments
Complete results from the study will be released on March 31. The study was funded by private donations.
Florida TaxWatch offers its analysis to assist the county in budget adjustments necessary to implement
Amendment 1, now part of the Florida Constitution following its recent passage on January 29th.
According to Escambia County officials, Amendment 1 is expected to reduce county tax revenues by
approximately $11 million.
Florida TaxWatch is a statewide, non-profit, non-partisan research institute.
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