NewsMiami's Community NewspapersAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County proposes $978.1 million budget for Sheriff’s Office
The Miami-Dade County Mayor has proposed a $978.1 million budget for the Sheriff’s Office, representing a $55.3 million increase and the addition of 200 new positions. To accommodate this growth while maintaining historically low property tax rates, the administration is cutting $79 million in expenditures and eliminating 419 vacant positions across other county departments.
Read the full story at Miami's Community NewspapersWhy It Matters
This budget proposal dictates the allocation of county resources, prioritizing law enforcement funding while requiring other departments to reduce spending and staffing to maintain current property tax levels.
Key Facts
- The proposed budget for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is $978.1 million, an increase of $55.3 million (approximately 6%).
- The proposal includes funding for 200 additional positions within the Sheriff’s Office.
- County departments are required to limit growth to 3% and reduce expenditures by approximately $79 million.
- The budget eliminates 419 vacant General Fund positions across county government.
- County departments identified $42 million in savings during the current fiscal year.
- The property tax rate will remain at the current historically low level.
- The Sheriff’s Office investment has grown from $610.7 million in 2020 to the proposed $978.1 million.
- Deputies receive an average of 21% in additional compensation through supplements and incentives beyond base salary.
Who's Mentioned
organizationMiami Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department“Department subject to growth limits.”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“The primary recipient of the proposed budget increase.”locationMiami-Dade County“The jurisdiction managing the budget.”organizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Department subject to growth limits.”