Frequently Asked Questions

Revenue is generated through multiple sources, including ad valorem taxes and non-ad valorem assessments; fees for services; grants; gasoline taxes; impact fees; and other sources.

There are several factors that determine where tax dollars are spent, such as constitutional and state mandates, public safety, programs essential to reducing future costs, the rising cost of insurance, the County’s strategic plan and strategic focus areas, input form citizens during the budget process and other necessities at the time of budget formulation.