Budget Work Session: Day One

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will hold upcoming Fiscal Year 2026–27 Budget Work Sessions to provide an overview of the county's proposed budget and the funding priorities that support the wide range of services residents rely on every day. The public is encouraged to attend the work sessions in person or watch them online to learn about the county’s budget process and how it maintains a balanced budget.
Location: 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801

Watch: ocfl.net/otvlive

Proposed Budget: bit.ly/4wsptEP
Because the two work sessions are considered one consecutive meeting, public comment will be accepted on July 15.
Day One Agenda:
09:00 - Invocation/Pledge
09:05 - Public Comment
09:20 - Countywide Budget Overview
10:15 - Administrative Services
11:00 - Fire Rescue
11:45 - Corrections
12:30 - Lunch
01:30 - Health Services
02:15 - Public Works
03:15 - Community and Family Services (includes Parks)
04:15 - Sheriff
On the final day of the budget work sessions, July 16, the BCC will approve the tentative millages and budget with any changes they approve. The Property Appraiser will mail in mid-August the Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices to property owners letting them know what their proposed property taxes will be if the BCC approves the tentative millages at the final budget public hearings on September 10 at 5:01 p.m. and September 24 at 5:01 p.m., in the BCC Chambers at the Orange County Administration Center.
At those two budget public hearings, the BCC will hear from any residents that wish to speak about millage (tax) rates and the budget and approve the final millage (tax) rates and budget for Fiscal Year 2026–27.