Since 1991, the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax has generated $1.8 billion countywide.
In 2024, the Penny Sales Tax generated over $102 million; of which, $59 million was collected for Seminole County projects, and remaining funds were allocated to Seminole County cities and Seminole County Public Schools.
Florida Department of Revenue estimates that 20%-30% of Penny Sales Tax funds are paid by visitors, not residents.
On November 5, 2024, Seminole County voters approved the Fourth Generation of the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax, known as the Penny Sales Tax. Funds are collected through a one percent (1.0%) local sales tax on the sale of consumer goods to visitors, residents, and businesses, ensuring that the cost to construct and maintain infrastructure is shared across the community.
The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement on June 11, 2024, outlining the distribution and use of Penny Sales Tax proceeds among the County, Seminole County School Board, and the seven municipalities of Seminole County. Read the interlocal agreement to learn more about the planned projects.
Revenue from the Penny Sales Tax is shared between the County, its seven cities, and the school district, supporting a range of infrastructure projects that benefit residents and enhance quality of life across Seminole County.
Learn more by viewing a list of projects recently completed or in progress, funded by the 3rd Generation (2014) One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax:
The Penny Sales Tax, implemented in 10-year increments, was first passed by Seminole County voters in 1991. The 1991 and 2001 Sales Tax funded 860 new capital projects, including approximately 170 miles of new and reconstructed roadways, 75 miles of sidewalks, 30 intersection improvements, roadway drainage projects, stormwater projects, mast arm conversions, new signals and countywide fiber-optic installations.