Penny for Pasco
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Penny for Pasco is a voter-approved sales tax program by Pasco County, Florida, that charges a 1% tax on all goods in Pasco County up to $5,000.[1] The total revenue for the program is estimated to be $1.9 billion.[2]
The Penny for Pasco program was first introduced in 1995, though it was rejected by voters.[3] After several years of attempts, the Penny for Pasco Program passed on March 9, 2004, and went in to effect from January 1, 2005, through December 31, 2014.[4] The vote was 52 percent in favor, and 48 percent against the tax.[5]
On November 6, 2012, Penny for Pasco was voted again and extended the sales tax for another 10 years, extending the program until December 31, 2024.[6] The vote was 70 percent in favor, and 30 percent against the tax.[7]
On November 8, 2022, Penny for Pasco was voted again, extending the program for 15 additional years, until December 31, 2039.[8] The vote was 65 percent in favor, and 35 percent against the tax.[9][10]