VERO BEACH, Fla. — Oct. 25, 2026 — Indian River County property owners will see the county's main tax rates stay the same again this year. That's according to a letter to residents from County Administrator John A. Titkanich Jr., posted on the county's website.[1]
The tax rates
According to the letter, the Board of County Commissioners kept the General Fund and Municipal Service Taxing Unit millage rates the same for the seventh consecutive year. The Emergency Services District rate is unchanged for the sixth consecutive year.[1]
A millage rate is the tax rate applied to a property's taxable value. One mill equals \$1 for every \$1,000 of taxable value.
The letter says the county has the 7th lowest millage rate among Florida's 67 counties.[1] Note that a steady rate is not the same as a steady bill. What an owner pays also depends on their property's taxable value.
Fire stations and roads
The letter highlights work by the county's Capital Projects Division:[1]
- Fire Station 7 "was delivered on schedule under its adjusted timeline and more than \$260,000 under budget."
- Fire Station 11, which the letter says "had been delayed and left incomplete," has been finished, and firefighters are back in a fully operational station.
The county is also working on an Integrated Water Master Plan for water, wastewater and reclaimed water, plus a Stormwater Master Plan to address flooding and monitor water quality.[1]
A free bus with a national award
The county's GoLine bus system was recognized by the American Public Transportation Association as the Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year in its category, the letter says.[1] GoLine is run in partnership with the Senior Resource Association. It is completely fare-free, and the letter calls it "the most cost-efficient public transportation system in the state."[1]
Coming soon: a new clubhouse
The new Sandridge Golf Club clubhouse, restaurant and event space are expected to open this fall, according to the letter.[1]
Planning for Amendment 3
The letter says county staff studied how Amendment 3, a proposed state constitutional amendment on property taxes, could affect county operations and revenue. It calls that review "responsible fiscal planning."[1] The county has also held educational workshops on Amendment 3 and how local property taxes work.[2] Launchpad Digital takes no position on the amendment.
Working together
The letter points to more cooperation among the county, the cities of Vero Beach, Sebastian and Fellsmere, and the towns of Indian River Shores and Orchid, especially on public safety.[1]
"Collaboration is not a talking point. It is how we deliver better results," Titkanich wrote.[1]
Residents can find budget documents and county news at indianriver.gov or call 772-567-8000.[3]
Sources
- Indian River County, "Building a Stronger Future for Indian River County" (letter from County Administrator John A. Titkanich Jr.), Sept. 30, 2026. https://www.indianriver.gov/news_detail_T23_R614.php
- Indian River County, "Amendment 3 Educational Workshops." https://www.indianriver.gov/news_detail_T23_R590.php
- Indian River County, County News listings and contact information. https://www.indianriver.gov/newslist.php
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