Citizens Guide to the Budget

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is dedicated to delivering first-class services to the public and our customers. The Commission has defined a Strategic Plan built upon the priorities of the community. This plan guides the work the County does every day and helps decision-makers to be responsible stewards of the public’s resources, which includes ensuring the financial stability of the county.

Budget Materials

View current and previous budgets below. The Fiscal Year (FY) runs from October 1 – September 30.

• Budget: FY2026-27
  • Board of County Commissioners Amends Proposed Budget, Lowers Property Tax Rate
  • FY27 Proposed Annual Operating and Capital Budget (Prior to changes outlined above)
  • FY27 Proposed Budget Transmittal Letter
  • FY27-32 Proposed Capital Improvement Program
  • The FY27 Proposed Budget for all funds compared to FY26 Adopted Budget (from budget proposal August 11, 2026).

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• Budget: FY2025-26
  • FY26 Adopted Annual Operating and Capital Budget
  • FY26 – FY31 Adopted Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Budget: FY2024-25
  • FY25 Adopted Annual Operating and Capital Budget
  • FY25 – FY30 Adopted Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Budget: FY2023-24
  • FY24 Adopted Annual Operating and Capital Budget
  • FY24 – FY29 Capital Improvement Six-Year Plan

Budget Archives

For budget archives predating the FY2023-24 budget, please submit a public records request.

Related Reports

• County Accomplishments Report

How the Budget Works

• Annual Budget Process
• Unincorporated Area (MSTU) Budget
• Citizen Guide to Budget Terms
• Board of County Commissioners
• Organizational Chart

What About Taxes?

• How Are My Property Taxes Determined?
• What Revenue Sources Fund County Programs and Services?
• Where Do My Property Taxes Go?
• What is Millage?
• What is Penny For Pinellas?
• Who are the Local Taxing Authorities?