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Change in billing coming Oct. 1, 2026

Effective Oct. 1, 2026, the City of Gainesville is changing the way it bills for Solid Waste Services and Stormwater Management Utility.

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Commissioner Bryan Eastman Named Local Government Housing Champion

Published on August 24, 2026

District 4 Gainesville City Commissioner Bryan Eastman was named the 2026 Local Government Housing Champion this August at the Florida Housing Coalition’s REPAIR Conference 2026 in Orlando. Eastman received the local government honor alongside State Senator Alexis Calatayud, who was recognized as the State Government Housing Champion.

Gainesville to unveil new GFR fire engine

Published on August 21, 2026

Neighbors are invited to attend a dedication ceremony August 27 at GFR Station 4 for the city’s newest fire engine. It replaces the station’s current fire truck which has averaged more than 2,300 response calls annually over five years. The new engine is capable of carrying 750 gallons of water and is equipped with specialized tools and equipment.

Stormwater, solid waste charges moving to annual property tax bills

Published on August 18, 2026

Property owners within Gainesville city limits will notice an important change when Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices arrive in mailboxes this month. Beginning Oct. 1, charges for city stormwater and residential solid waste services will appear as non-ad valorem assessments on annual property tax bills. They'll no longer be included on customer billing statements from Gainesville Regional Utilities.
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