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Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 245 of the Seminole County Code relating to the Public Service Tax; amending section 245.102(a) to increase the tax rate levied in the Unincorporated areas from four percent (4%) to ten percent (10%); providing for severability, providing for codification, and providing an effective date of January 1, 2026. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director)
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Management and Budget
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Authorized By:
Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Timothy Jecks/407-665-7181
Background:
Seminole County currently levies a 4% public service utility tax on electricity, metered or bottled gas, water service, and propane purchases in the unincorporated portion of the county pursuant to Section 166.231 of the Florida Statutes. The ordinance would increase this levy in the unincorporated area to 10%. This will not affect the amounts levied by the Municipalities.
This ordinance amendment requires a majority vote for approval and will allow the County to maintain its critical public safety and transportation needs and meet growing demands within the County. If approved, the change would be effective January 1, 2026. Florida law requires notification of this change to the Florida Department of Revenue within 120 days of the effective date of the ordinance.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve an ordinance amending Chapter 245 of the Seminole County Code relating to the Public Service Tax; amending section 245.102(a) to increase the tax rate in the Unincorporated areas from four percent (4%) to ten percent (10%); providing for severability, providing for codification, and providing an effective date of January 1, 2026.