Your property taxes could increase in 2009 Tampa Bay.

Many home owner’s are eagerly awaiting the public hearings to determine if Hillsborough County will increase the Millage rates for 2009, which could cause an increase in property taxes.

Yes, property values have come down, but that doesn’t mean your tax bill will be lower if the proposal gets approved.

I received an email today from the property appraiser that will provide you with the information you need to attend the public hearings.

2009 Property Tax and Millage Update

Here’s a reminder of the public hearing dates for the determination of 2009 millage rates Please pass this information on to your associates, family members, clients and neighbors.

Meetings are open to the public to give you an opportunity to express your input about the millage rates which affect all property owners in Hillsborough County.

Because the millage rates directly affect the property tax amount, this is the time to speak up to your local taxing authorities

The three largest taxing authorities are: the School Board; Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa

Hillsborough County 2009 Budget Hearings

Where 2009 Millage Rates will be Determined

These Meetings are Open to the Public

Taxing Authority	Hearing Date Hearing Time				2nd Hearing Date 2nd Hearing Time
			All pm	Hearing Location			All pm
Hillsborough County – Countywide		9/8/2009	6:00	601 E Kennedy Blvd Tampa		9/17/2009	6:00
School Board		9/3/2009	5:01	901 E Kennedy Blvd Tampa
City of Tampa		9/9/2009	5:01	315 E Kennedy Blvd Tampa		9/23/2009	5:01
City Of Temple Terrace		9/10/2009	6:00	11250 N 56th St Temple Terrace		9/22/2009	6:00
City of Plant City		9/14/2009	7:30	302 W Reynolds St Plant City		9/28/2009	7:30
Children’s Board of Hillsborough County		9/10/2009	5:01	1002 E Palm Ave Tampa		9/24/2009	5:01
Transit Authority		9/14/2009	5:30	601 E Kennedy Blvd Tampa		9/28/2009	5:30
Southwest Florida Water Management District		9/15/2009	5:01	7601 Highway 301 N Tampa/237		9/29/2009	5:01
Tampa Port Authority		9/10/2009	5:01	1101 Channelside Dr Tampa		9/24/2009	5:01