Community Investment Tax (CIT) is on the Ballot. What Could It Fund?

CIT funds roads, fire stations, stormwater enhancements, and other capital improvement projects throughout Hillsborough County

The Community Investment Tax (CIT), a half-percent sales surtax that funds major infrastructure projects in Hillsborough County and the cities of Plant City, Tampa, and Temple Terrace, as well as Hillsborough County Public Schools, is on the ballot this November. Initially approved by Hillsborough County voters in September 1996 for a period of 30 years, the tax expires Nov. 30, 2026. Since gaining voter approval, the revenue generated by the tax has funded or partially funded more than 780 projects throughout the community.

CIT projects from 1996 to present

Over the past 28 years, CIT has provided about $2.77 billion to fund or partially fund 784 capital improvement projects. Many of the CIT-funded projects residents pass by or visit regularly - checking out a book at the local library, visiting a park, attending a local public school, or even driving down a county-owned road. Other projects funded by the CIT surtax are not as visible and include projects such as culvert replacement throughout the county to improve water drainage, replacement of the bridges along Florida State Road 39 at the Alafia and Little Manatee Rivers, and the installation of pipes to transport drinking water in Wimauma. Some CIT funding also goes to projects at major community facilities such as the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), Raymond James Stadium, and the Tampa Bay History Museum.

For a full list of projects funded by the CIT from 1996 to present, view this map.

Proposed CIT projects for 2026-2041

If approved by voters in November, the CIT will continue to fund much needed capital improvement projects and capital equipment across the community. Among these projects are the building of nine new fire stations, road repaving, sidewalk repairs, enhancing additional transportation and stormwater infrastructure, new schools and general public safety investments.

View the CIT renewal proposed project lists:

Your Half-Cent Sales Tax at Work

For more information about CIT, including the history of the tax, surtax performance audit, Nov. 5 ballot language, funds distribution details, and more, visit HCFL.gov/CIT.