TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Legislature on Tuesday passed a proposed state constitutional amendment intended to reduce property taxes for thousands of homestead properties across the state. That proposal will be on the November ballot, where 60% of voters will need to approve it in order to add it to the Florida Constitution.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis convened a special summer session for the Florida Legislature to come up with a proposal for property tax reform in the state. What the Legislature passed is slightly different than what Gov. DeSantis had initially proposed.
Florida property tax reform: What’s inside the resolution?
Both the Florida House and Senate passed resolutions aimed at reducing property taxes in the state. Here’s what was included:
Increases property tax exemption for homestead properties from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027.Increases property tax exemption to $250,000 in 2028.The exemption does not apply to school taxes.It limits the use of tax revenue for local governments.Caps property tax assessment increases for non-homestead properties. Read the proposed resolution How was the vote? The Florida House approved the measure, 75-26The Florida Senate approved the measure, 30-9 Florida voters to decide
What’s next:
Florida voters will decide on the proposed amendment during the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. State law requires 60% approval for the measure to be adopted.
The Source: The Florida Legislature voted – and passed – an amendment to reduce some property taxes for homestead properties on June 2, 2026. It will now be on the November ballot, where Florida voters will need to vote 60% in favor to adopt and amend the Florida Constitution.