Where Miami’s taxes go

Miami residents pay property tax shared by the local governments where they live. In fiscal year 2024 the City of Miami spent $1.4B.

City spending, FY 2024
$1.4B

Of every $100 the city spends

FY 2024
  • Public Safety$48.58Law Enforcement, Fire Control, Protective Inspections, +1 more
  • General Government$15.47Financial and Administrative, Other General Government Services, Legislative, +3 more
  • Public Works$11.11Flood Control / Stormwater Management, Garbage / Solid Waste Control Services, Road and Street Facilities, +1 more
  • Community & Economic Development$9.38Other Economic Environment, Housing and Urban Development
  • Recreation & Culture$9.31Parks and Recreation, Special Recreation Facilities
  • Debt Service$5.22
  • Human Services$0.93

Who taxes Miami residents

  • Federal governmentIncome, Social Security and Medicare taxes
  • State of FloridaState taxes
  • City of MiamiA share of property tax

See what you pay, in your dollars

Your federal, state, and local taxes, and where each one goes.

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Sources & methods

Where these numbers come from
  • Local budgetMiami budget (Florida EDR local government expenditures and Census school finance)FY 2024

Educational estimates from official public data. Not tax advice.