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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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Florida property tax reform: What’s inside the resolution? <\/p>\n
Both the Florida House and Senate passed resolutions aimed at reducing property taxes in the state. Here’s what was included:<\/p>\n
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 <\/p>\n
What’s next:<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The Source: The Florida Legislature voted \u2013 and passed \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
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