Broward County homeowners will soon pay more in property taxes after the County Commission approved a $9.2 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year. The decision, which passed by a 6-3 vote, has sparked debate among commissioners and residents. The approved budget marks a 4.2 percent increase from the prior year. The budget includes a 0.5 millage rate increase, which the Miami Herald reports will cost the median homeowner approximately $50 more annually. This increase is intended to fund public s