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Florida · November 3, 2026 ballot

Amendment 3.Know what would change.

A proposed change to Florida’s property taxes. Understand the potential benefits, the concerns, and what it could mean for your community.

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  • Placed on the ballot by the Florida Legislature
  • Requires 60% voter approval

The proposal, explained

What would change?

Three parts of the proposal to understand before you vote.

01

A larger homestead exemption

2027
$150,000
2028
$250,000

Exemption for eligible homes. Applies to non-school property taxes.

02

A lower assessment cap

10%reduced to5%

The annual assessment-growth cap for non-homestead properties would be reduced.

03

Rules for local revenue

New constitutional provisions would limit how local governments spend property tax funds.

Read the official fiscal analysis of the impacts of this amendment(opens in a new tab)

Consider the tradeoffs

Potential benefits. Important concerns.

Potential benefits

Arguments in favor of the proposal

  1. Homeowner relief

    Tax relief for homesteaded homeowners, including seniors and people on fixed incomes.

  2. Spending discipline

    Supporters expect constraints on future local spending.

  3. Less waste

    Supporters anticipate efficiencies in local government.

  4. Assessment growth

    A smaller annual growth cap for non-homestead property.

Important concerns

Arguments against the proposal

  1. Revenue loss

    Reduced local government revenue and possible economic strain.

  2. Community services

    Potential cuts to police, fire, parks and libraries, senior and children services, hospital and health services, and flood management projects, and higher taxes and fees.

  3. Local control

    Critics see authority shifting toward the state and away from local elected government.

  4. Does it belong in the constitution?

    Changing or reversing the amendment requires another constitutional amendment.

A little more detail

Questions voters ask.

They pay for constitutional offices, like the Sheriff and Clerk of Courts, other public safety programs, fire rescue, libraries, veterans, children and senior services, parks and recreation programs, mosquito control, and cultural and arts programs.

Source: Broward County county-funding overview(opens in a new tab)

The Florida Policy Institute's online calculator, powered by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, shows how Amendment 3 could impact funding in your neighborhood.

Source: Florida Policy Institute local-funding calculator(opens in a new tab)

The larger homestead exemption applies to non-school property taxes. School district property taxes are excluded from that increase.

Source: Broward County property-tax document(opens in a new tab)

If property taxes increase for commercial properties, landlords would have to decide whether to absorb those costs or shift them onto renters. Renters also use parks, libraries, emergency services and other local services.

Source: Florida Policy Institute voter guide(opens in a new tab)

The Florida Division of Elections provides the current ballot title, summary and proposed full text. Compare those provisions with the arguments above.

Source: Official amendment entry, Florida Division of Elections(opens in a new tab)

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