What is the CIT?
The Community Investment Tax (CIT) is a half-percent sales tax that was approved by Hillsborough County voters in September 1996 for a period of 30 years. It expires November 30, 2026.
The sales tax was established to fund capital improvement projects and capital equipment in Hillsborough County and the cities of Plant City, Tampa, and Temple Terrace. Capital improvement projects include construction as well as renovation, replacement, and expansion projects of existing facilities or assets, often referred to as infrastructure. Capital equipment is typically large equipment such as fire rescue and police vehicles.
CIT in action
Over the past 28 years since the tax was approved by the voters, it has provided about $2.3 billion to fund or partially fund 757 capital improvement projects.
CIT Renewal
The Hillsborough County CIT renewal will be on the November 5 ballot. To view the ballot language, a list of proposed CIT projects for 2026-2041 in the City of Tampa and throughout Hillsborough County, and learn more about how the funds are distributed, visit the Hillsborough County Florida website.