Boynton Beach Approves Water Rate Hike, Property Tax Cut to Fund Infrastructure Overhaul
Boynton Beach commissioners have approved increasing water utility rates while simultaneously lowering property taxes. This financial adjustment is designed to fund a $325 million overhaul of the city's aging water treatment plants and meet new federal requirements for PFAS treatment,…
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, September 17, 2026 —
Boynton Beach, FL – City commissioners in Boynton Beach have authorized a dual financial strategy that includes an increase in water utility rates alongside a reduction in property taxes. The measure aims to finance significant upgrades to the city’s water infrastructure and comply with evolving federal environmental standards.
The approved financial adjustments are specifically allocated to support a comprehensive $325 million overhaul of the city’s aging water treatment facilities. This extensive project is necessary to modernize aging infrastructure and to meet new federal mandates concerning the treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the water supply.
In parallel with the water rate increase, commissioners also voted to lower property taxes. The stated intention behind this tax reduction is to mitigate the financial impact of higher water bills on many residents, thereby attempting to balance the overall cost to taxpayers within the community.
Details regarding the specific percentages of the water rate increase and the property tax reduction, as well as the exact timeline for these changes and the full scope of the water treatment plant overhaul, were not provided in the summary. The project’s total cost is estimated at $325 million.
Story summarized from the original created by Joel Lopez on www.wptv.com, see more information here.
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