The Winners and Losers Under Florida’s Major Property Tax Overhaul
Summary
Florida voters will decide on Amendment 3 in November, a law that would raise the property tax exemption on homes and limit local government spending to core services. Supporters say it would reduce taxes for homeowners, while opponents warn it could cut funding for hospitals and essential services.Key Facts
- Amendment 3 would increase the homestead tax exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027, and to $250,000 in 2028.
- The amendment limits local government spending to essential areas like public safety, education, infrastructure, and natural resource management.
- The proposal is similar to a plan supported by Governor Ron DeSantis to eliminate property taxes on homesteads.
- Opponents include economists, health officials, mayors, and former Republican lawmakers who fear the amendment will reduce funding for crucial services.
- Courts ordered the amendment’s wording to be changed because it was found to be misleading about the benefits for all Floridians.
- The amendment would reduce the yearly tax assessment increase on non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%.
- It requires counties and municipalities to use property taxes only for specific purposes unless local governments approve other uses.
- To pass, the amendment needs support from at least 60% of Florida voters on November 3, 2024.
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