Florida voters to decide on expanding homestead property tax exemption

A proposed constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 3, would raise Florida's homestead exemption for non‑school property taxes from the current $50,000 to $250,000, with interim steps to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028 tied to the CPI. The measure will appear on the November ballot and requires at least 60% approval to pass.

Support comes from Governor Ron DeSantis, who calls the change a tax‑relief benefit, and some Republican officials. Opposition is led by the Florida Democratic Party, fire chiefs, and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, who warned that reduced property‑tax revenue could harm local services such as police and schools. A University of North Florida poll indicates support has slipped from 61% to 45%, suggesting the amendment may struggle to reach the needed threshold.

Critics argue the amendment could force local governments to raise other fees or cut essential services, while proponents say it would provide needed affordability for homeowners.