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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough

Polk County commissioner proposes one-cent sales tax to offset potential property tax revenue loss

A Polk County commissioner is proposing a new one-cent countywide sales tax intended to provide property tax relief to residents. The proposal aims to maintain current county services in the event that Amendment 3 is approved by voters in November.

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this proposal would shift a portion of the county's tax burden from property owners to consumers through a sales tax increase, potentially affecting the cost of goods and services countywide.

Key Facts

  • A Polk County commissioner has proposed a one-cent countywide sales tax.
  • The primary stated purpose of the tax is to provide property tax relief to residents.
  • The proposal is linked to the potential passage of Amendment 3 in the November election.
  • The commissioner intends for the tax to help maintain existing county services.

Who's Mentioned

otherAmendment 3“A ballot measure in November that serves as the catalyst for the tax proposal.”locationPolk County“The jurisdiction where the tax proposal is being considered.”