Florida sets ballot showdown for $250K homestead tax exemption
TL;DR
Florida lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment during a special session to raise the owner-occupied homestead exemption to $250,000 on non-school levies, sending the measure to the November 2026 ballot. The proposal would increase the exemption over two years and requires at least 60% voter approval to pass. While supporters frame it as major property tax relief, local officials warn it could reduce revenue needed for essential services; residents can use a new Save Our Homes website to estimate potential savings.
Topics:nationpolitics#ballot-measure#florida#homestead-exemption#politics#property-tax#special-session
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