Council adopts tentative 7.4000 millage rate for FY 2026–27

The North Miami mayor and city council voted 5–0 to adopt a tentative operating millage rate of 7.4000 mills for fiscal year 2026–27, the city announced during its first budget hearing.

City staff said the 7.4000 mills represent a 3.25% increase compared with the rollback rate of 7.1672 mills and reflect higher property assessments on the 2026 tax roll. Clerk-read materials for the resolution estimated gross ad valorem receipts at approximately $50,564,563 to fund operations and maintenance in the general fund for the year beginning Oct. 1, 2026.

Why it matters: The millage rate determines the city’s share of property tax bills and anchors the budget conversation that followed. Council took the millage vote after opening and immediately closing the public hearing on the millage item and on a motion by Councilman Pierre French Charles, seconded by Councilwoman Esta May Irvin.

Next steps: The tentative millage and budget will be revisited ahead of the final public hearing; staff said change memos reflecting council direction will be posted prior to the second hearing scheduled later in September.