BCC Board Meeting 09-15-2026 AM

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on September 15, 2026, which included significant discussions on affordable housing inventory and the potential creation of a law enforcement Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU). The board reviewed an inventory list of 84 properties suitable for affordable housing, including parcels acquired through tax deeds and county acquisitions. They discussed development partnerships, particularly for the Brooks subdivision in Riviera Beach, and the disposition of estated parcels to municipalities or adjacent property owners. The board emphasized the need for transparency and timely action on affordable housing projects, with plans for a future workshop to prioritize strategies. Additionally, the board debated the establishment of a law enforcement MSTU to create a taxing mechanism for funding sheriff services in unincorporated areas. Concerns were raised about fiscal transparency, equitable cost allocation, and the potential for double taxation. Legal counsel and the sheriff's representatives discussed ordinance language to clarify budgetary authority and service responsibilities. The board voted to approve the ordinance framework with amendments to ensure fiscal transparency and alignment with the Florida Constitution, setting the stage for future budget discussions and potential tax levies related to law enforcement funding.