An Orchid property owner pays property taxes to several taxing authorities. A typical tax bill includes levies from the Town of Orchid, but also from Indian River County, the School Board, and a variety of special districts, including Mosquito Control and Water Management. Search for your property’s most recent tax bill to see them all.
The Revenue Estimating Conference projects that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners would experience reductions of approximately $30,400,000 in 2027 to 2028 and $54,000,000 in 2028 to 2029. Independent special districts in Indian River County are collectively projected to lose approximately $5,700,000 in fiscal year 2027 to 2028 and $10,100,000 in fiscal year 2028 to 2029.
Each taxing authority adopts its own budget and millage rate. Florida law requires a public budget and notice process when a taxing authority establishes that rate, and local governments retain legal authority, within constitutional and statutory limits, to change their millage rates.