Proposed Property Tax Assessment Protections for Declining Values
March 13, 2026
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The Frame
If passed, this measure would limit tax assessment growth for property owners during periods of declining market values, potentially lowering tax burdens for homeowners and business owners when property values fall.
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Homestead property owners
Their property tax assessments would be prohibited from increasing if the market value of their home has declined since the previous year.
Non-homestead residential property owners
Their property tax assessments would be prohibited from increasing if the market value of their property has declined since the previous year, excluding school district levies.
Non-residential real property owners
Their property tax assessments would be prohibited from increasing if the market value of their property has declined since the previous year, excluding school district levies.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.
Introduced.
Background
- In Florida, property tax assessments are subject to constitutional caps, such as the 'Save Our Homes' amendment for homestead properties, which limits annual increases. context
Summary
Key Facts
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Why It Matters
If passed, this measure would limit tax assessment growth for property owners during periods of declining market values, potentially lowering tax burdens for homeowners and business owners when property values fall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill automatically lower my property taxes?
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Constitutional Contingency
The bill is explicitly contingent on a constitutional amendment, indicating the legislature recognized the change would likely violate current state constitutional assessment caps.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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