{"id":447288,"date":"2026-11-04T14:58:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T14:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/447288\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T14:58:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T14:58:15","slug":"florida-voters-approve-major-property-tax-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/447288\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida voters approve major property tax relief"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Homeowners are set to receive significant property tax relief after voters approved a major amendment increasing Florida\u2019s homestead exemption.<\/p>\n

The amendment received more than the 60% of votes required to pass, paving the way for a substantial increase in the amount of a home\u2019s value that can be exempt from property taxes.<\/p>\n

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Under the approved measure, the homestead exemption will increase to $150,000 in 2027 and then rise to $250,000 in 2028.<\/p>\n

The change means a larger portion of qualifying homeowners\u2019 property values will be shielded from taxation, potentially lowering their annual property tax bills.<\/p>\n

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The average homeowner is expected to save approximately $3,000 a year, providing additional financial relief as property taxes continue to be a concern for many Floridians.<\/p>\n

There is also an important distinction for homeowners.<\/p>\n

The amendment does not apply to school district property taxes. That means the change will not reduce the portion of property taxes that help fund public schools.<\/p>\n

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