ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. \u2013 St. Johns County residents will have an opportunity to learn more about a proposed statewide change to property taxes during a town hall meeting Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n
The meeting, focused on Amendment 3, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. The amendment would change Florida\u2019s homestead exemption for non-school property taxes.<\/p>\n
The exemption currently is up to $50,000. If approved, it would increase to up to $150,000 beginning in 2027 and up to $250,000 beginning in 2028. After that, the maximum exemption would increase annually based on inflation.<\/p>\n
The proposal would also reduce the assessment cap on most nonhomestead property from 10% to 5%.<\/p>\n
Supporters say expanding the homestead exemption could provide meaningful tax relief for homeowners and help people remain in their homes.<\/p>\n
Opponents argue local governments still would need to pay for services and infrastructure as communities grow. They say a significant reduction in property tax revenue could force difficult choices involving services, staffing and future projects.<\/p>\n
Potential impact on St. Johns County<\/p>\n
The county expects to collect about $426 million in property tax revenue during fiscal year 2027, according to the information presented ahead of the town hall.<\/p>\n
The state\u2019s Office of Economic and Demographic Research estimates St. Johns County could lose about:<\/p>\n
$68 million in 2028<\/p>\n
$136 million in 2029<\/p>\n
$192 million annually by 2032<\/p>\n
The county says property taxes help pay for core services, but officials do not yet have exact estimates showing how potential revenue losses would be distributed among departments or projects.<\/p>\n
The town hall is intended to answer residents\u2019 questions before voters decide whether to approve the amendment.<\/p>\n
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