NewsWFLA News PoliticsAugust 4, 2026Hillsborough
Florida judge orders state to rewrite property tax amendment ballot language
A Florida judge ruled late Monday night that the state's proposed ballot measure to eliminate property taxes on the first $250,000 of a homestead's value is misleading and discriminates against renters. The state is now required to rewrite the summary language for the measure before it can proceed.
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The ruling forces a delay and revision of a proposed tax change that would impact how property taxes are calculated for homeowners and potentially shift the tax burden for renters.
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organizationFlorida Sheriffs Association“Nonprofit representing 67 county sheriffs that expressed concern over the amendm”personJeff Brandes“Former Republican state lawmaker and head of the Florida Policy Project who chal”personGrady Judd“Opposes the amendment, citing concerns over local budget control and law enforce”organizationFlorida Policy Project“Organization led by Jeff Brandes that challenged the ballot language.”organizationLow Income Housing Coalition“Provided data on the number of renters in Florida.”personDavid Frank“Ruled the ballot language was misleading and ordered a rewrite.”personJames Uthmeier“Ordered by the court to submit new ballot language within ten days.”locationFlorida“The state government responsible for the ballot measure”