# Florida tax amendment faces waning voter support > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/florida-property-tax-reform-push > Updated: 2026-07-30T15:32:45.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 17. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the tax‑relief package in late June 2026, linking a November ballot amendment (Amendment 3) to steep increases in the homestead exemption for non‑school property taxes. The amendment would raise the exemption from the current $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, adjusted for CPI, while capping assessment growth on commercial and rental properties at 5 %. The proposal also imposes a spending restriction that obliges local governments to use any remaining property‑tax revenue only for core services such as public safety, infrastructure and employee retirement benefits. It offers no special relief for renters, meaning landlords could face higher taxes as property values rise and counties must model new revenue scenarios. Initial polling showed roughly 64 % support, but a University of North Florida poll released in July 2026 recorded a drop to 45 %, well below the 60 % threshold required for passage. Support comes from DeSantis and some Republican officials; opposition includes the Florida Democratic Party, fire chiefs and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, who warn that reduced revenue could force cuts to police, fire and school services or prompt local fee hikes. Analysts say the slipping numbers jeopardize the amendment despite the governor’s endorsement. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Florida Amendment 3 Aims to Cut Non‑School Homestead Property Taxes Florida Amendment 3 would raise the homestead exemption to $150k (2027) and $250k (2028), cut non‑school property taxes, limit local spending to core services, and needs 60% voter approval in November 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-amendment-3-aims-to-cut-nonschool-homestead-property-taxes ### 2026-07-22: Florida voters to decide on expanding homestead property tax exemption Amendment 3 would boost Florida's homestead exemption to $250,000, facing opposition from Democrats and Sen. Rick Scott over potential cuts to local services; polls show support falling below the 60% needed for 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-voters-to-decide-on-expanding-homestead-property-tax-exemption ### 2026-07-14: Florida Property Tax Amendment Targets Homestead Exemption Florida’s 2024 ballot amendment would boost homestead tax exemptions, granting full benefits to residents established by Dec 31 2026 and a phased increase thereafter; polls show 64% support but past similar am‑ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-property-tax-amendment-targets-homestead-exemption ### 2026-06-30: Florida Homestead Amendment Could Cut Property Taxes for 60% of Homeowners Florida’s proposed constitutional amendment, set for the Nov 2026 ballot, would raise homestead exemptions and could eliminate property taxes for about 60 % of primary‑residence owners, but would cut $8.4 b yr⁻ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-homestead-amendment-could-cut-property-taxes-for-60-of-homeowners ### 2026-06-28: Ron DeSantis signs revised Live Local Act to boost affordable housing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the latest Live Local Act revision, expanding affordable housing by allowing more unit types, limiting local zoning limits, requiring 40% affordable units, and extending the law 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ron-desantis-signs-revised-live-local-act-to-boost-affordable-housing ### 2026-06-26: Florida property tax amendment heads to November ballot amid fiscal scrutiny DeSantis signed bills tightening Florida tax rules and boosting budget transparency; a November ballot will vote on expanding the homestead exemption, while Fitch warned Escambia County schools of a negative‑b​ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-property-tax-amendment-heads-to-november-ballot-amid-fiscal-scrutiny ### 2026-06-24: Ron DeSantis signs bills tightening property tax limits and expanding homestead exemption in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 4F and HB 1329, tightening rules on local property‑tax hikes and mandating new budget‑transparency reports, as part of a push for a November amendment to greatly expand the州的 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ron-desantis-signs-bills-tightening-property-tax-limits-and-expanding-homestead-exemption-in-florida ### 2026-06-20: Florida homestead tax amendment could hit local revenues by $12 billion Florida's proposed homestead exemption increase could slash county tax revenues by $11.9 billion annually, sparking concerns over bond debt, service funding, and state‑local power balance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-homestead-tax-amendment-could-hit-local-revenues-by-12-billion ### 2026-06-18: Florida property tax amendment could cut $11 billion from local budgets Florida's ballot amendment to raise the homestead exemption could cut $11.86 billion from local tax revenues, sparking debate over homeowner savings versus cuts to municipal services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-property-tax-amendment-could-cut-11-billion-from-local-budgets ### 2026-06-15: Florida property‑tax amendment could slash local government revenues by $5 billion a year Florida’s ballot amendment would raise homestead exemptions, halve non‑homestead assessment caps, and cut local government revenue by $5 billion the first year, drawing DeSantis support and local‑official push‑ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-propertytax-amendment-could-slash-local-government-revenues-by-5-billion-a-year ### 2026-06-14: Milton, Florida proposes expanding homestead tax exemption to city residents Milton, Florida may adopt a constitutional amendment to broaden the homestead tax exemption, potentially exempting most homeowners from city property taxes and reshaping the city’s budget. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barney-oldfield-day-race-car-celebration-held-in-the-united-states ### 2026-06-11: Florida property‑tax amendment faces lawsuit over ballot language and expert criticism A lawsuit challenges the wording of Florida’s proposed property‑tax amendment, while experts warn it could strain local finances, affect renters and weaken emergency services. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-propertytax-amendment-faces-lawsuit-over-ballot-language-and-expert-criticism ### 2026-06-08: Florida property-tax amendment to appear on ballot, school taxes exempted Florida legislature approved a constitutional amendment to raise the homestead exemption for property taxes while keeping school taxes unchanged; the measure, altered from Gov. Ron DeSantis's original plan, now 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-property-tax-amendment-to-appear-on-ballot-school-taxes-exempted ### 2026-06-04: Florida Homestead Exemption Vote Threatens County Budgets, Raises State Control Concerns Florida voters may raise the homestead exemption to $250,000, prompting local leaders to warn of $18 M‑$430 M revenue losses and a shift toward state control of budgets. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-property-tax-exemption-plan-threatens-local-budgets ### 2026-06-02: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pushes major property tax cut proposal Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks to raise Florida's homestead exemption, aiming to eliminate property taxes for most homeowners, while municipal leaders warn of budget shortfalls and service cuts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-governor-ron-desantis-pushes-major-property-tax-cut-proposal ### 2026-06-02: Florida Voters Face DeSantis Property Tax Amendment Florida lawmakers approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' property‑tax amendment, sending a ballot measure to November voters that would raise homestead exemptions while excluding school taxes, shifting billions in local‑g 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-voters-face-desantis-property-tax-amendment ### 2026-05-28: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Pushes Plan to Eliminate Property Taxes for Most Homeowners Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks a constitutional amendment to raise Florida's homestead exemption to $500,000, aiming to eliminate property taxes for up to 92% of homeowners, but analysts say the actual coverage would‑ 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-governor-desantis-advances-plan-to-cut-property-taxes-for-most-homeowners --- Cite as: Florida tax amendment faces waning voter support. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/florida-property-tax-reform-push