BCC Board Meeting - 07-07-2026

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on July 7, 2026, which included extensive discussions on the potential impacts of a proposed property tax reform amendment set for the November ballot. Property Appraiser Dorothy Jax provided detailed data on rental units, tax-exempt parcels, and the projected revenue losses to the county and municipalities if the amendment passes, estimating a potential loss of up to $324 million in ad valorem tax revenue. Commissioners discussed the implications for homesteaded properties, renters, landlords, and special districts, highlighting concerns about budget shortfalls, possible tax shifts to non-homesteaded properties, and the financial viability of smaller municipalities. The meeting also covered capital improvement projects with a total five-year CIP budget of approximately $3.3 billion, including funding gaps and recommendations to defer certain projects pending the election outcome. Motions were passed to approve airport-related contracts and bond refunding for savings. The board emphasized the need for continued education on the amendment's effects and careful fiscal planning to address potential service impacts.