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Understanding Your Property Taxes and What Your Taxes Fund
Property taxes collected in Winter Springs go to the General Fund, which pays for services like police, city parks, streets, and facilities maintenance, recreation programs, administrative and IT costs. However, these taxes do not cover all expenses.

Property Tax Referendum Information
In November 2026, Florida’s voters will decide whether to approve property tax changes proposed by Amendment 3, also known as CS/HJR 1-F approved by the Florida Legislature.

NOTICE-RESULTS OF 2026 QUALIFYING PERIOD
On Friday, August 28, 2026, the following candidates have been deemed qualified to run in the 2026 Winter Springs General Election and will appear on the November 3, 2026 Municipal Election ballot for the City of Winter Springs:

NOTICE-RESULTS OF 2026 QUALIFYING PERIOD
On Friday, August 28, 2026, the following candidates have been deemed qualified to run in the 2026 Winter Springs General Election and will appear on the November 3, 2026 Municipal Election ballot for the City of Winter Springs:

PUBLIC NOTICE: Rebuild Florida Hurricane Ian Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program (HMGMP)
City of Winter Springs Acquisition of a Flood-Prone Home Project
Sewer line smoke testing scheduled to begin September 2, 2026
Contractors with the City of Winter Springs will conduct smoke testing and maintenance on the sewer system beginning September 2, 2026, weather permitting.

Business Impact Estimate – Ordinance 2026-07
The City of Winter Springs has published a Business Impact Estimate for proposed Ordinance 2026-07, which addresses setback requirements within the City of Winter Springs Town Center District, T5 Transect (Urban Center Zone).
CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Tuscawilla sidewalk replacement and repair project to begin August 24, 2026
The City of Winter Springs would like to inform you of an upcoming sidewalk replacement and repair project in the Tuscawilla area beginning Monday, August 24, 2026.

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