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NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Hillsborough CountyAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough

Hillsborough County afterschool programs face potential funding changes following November property tax vote

Hillsborough County afterschool programs may face service risks depending on the outcome of a property tax amendment appearing on the November ballot. Families currently relying on these programs for childcare and student support could see changes to program availability based on the vote results.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of the November property tax vote will determine the future funding levels and operational capacity for afterschool programs serving hundreds of families in Hillsborough County.

Key Facts

  • A property tax amendment is scheduled for a vote in November in Hillsborough County.
  • The passage or failure of this amendment may impact the funding and availability of local afterschool programs.
  • Hundreds of families in Hillsborough County currently rely on these afterschool programs.

Who's Mentioned

other24“Number of parks and recreation centers providing afterschool care”otherAmendment 3“Proposed property tax reduction measure on the November ballot”locationRowlett Activity Center“One of the 24 city parks providing afterschool care”other200“Total number of parks in Tampa”personDonna Diaz“Grandparent of a program participant”personDaundre Butler“Student in the afterschool program”locationHillsborough County“The jurisdiction where the property tax vote and afterschool programs are locate”other1,500“Number of children enrolled in the programs”personJane Castor“Mayor of Tampa”