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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsOctober 24, 2026Hillsborough County

Florida's Amendment 3 proposes raising homestead property tax exemptions up to $250,000

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Floridians will vote on Amendment 3, a constitutional amendment requiring at least 60% approval to raise the maximum homestead property tax exemption from about $51,000 to $150,000 next year and $250,000 by 2028 for non-school property taxes. The proposal also alters annual taxable value increases for rental and non-homestead properties. Supporters argue it provides vital tax relief, while opponents warn it could lead to higher alternative fees and reduced funding for local services and water management districts.

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Why It Matters

Property tax revenue changes directly impact local government budgets, funding for water management districts, and potential shifts toward alternative fees like sales or gas taxes for Florida residents.

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OrganizationFlorida Realtors Association“Given about $19.5 million to the Vote Yes on 3 PAC.”OrganizationSouth Florida Water Management District“Regional water management district overseeing flood control and Everglades resto”OrganizationSouthwest Florida Water Management District“Regional water management district directing funding toward alternative water su”PersonGreg Knecht“Raises concerns about impacts on water management districts and land conservatio”OrganizationThe Nature Conservancy in Florida“Partnered with water management districts on land conservation and restoration.”PersonMargy Grant“Advocates for Amendment 3, stating it will provide property tax savings.”OrganizationSt. Johns River Water Management District“Regional water management district funded by ad valorem taxes.”OrganizationVote Yes on 3“Receiving funds from Florida Realtors to support the amendment.”OrganizationMainframe Real Estate“Employer of Eric Rollings.”PersonGovernor“Stated that the amendment establishes a pathway toward eliminating non-school pr”OrganizationSave Our Services - No on 3“Campaign opposing the constitutional amendment.”PersonJackson Peel“Opposes Amendment 3, warning of a tax shift and increased fees.”OrganizationEric Rollings“Realtor with Mainframe Real Estate citing concerns about neighborhood funding.”