New 5-Cent Fuel Tax Approved in Seminole County
August 12, 2025
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The Frame
Starting January 1, 2026, drivers purchasing motor fuel in Seminole County will pay an additional five cents per gallon, with all proceeds dedicated to transportation infrastructure projects over the next half-century.
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Motor fuel consumers in Seminole County
These individuals will pay an additional five cents per gallon on motor fuel purchases starting January 1, 2026.
Seminole County Transportation Department
This agency will receive the proceeds from the fuel tax to fund transportation expenditures.
Last recorded activity August 12, 2025.
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Summary
Why It Matters
Starting January 1, 2026, drivers purchasing motor fuel in Seminole County will pay an additional five cents per gallon, with all proceeds dedicated to transportation infrastructure projects over the next half-century.
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Long-term Infrastructure Funding
The county has committed to a 50-year tax cycle, indicating a long-term strategy for transportation funding rather than a short-term fix.
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