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HB 69FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead
High Impact

Proposed Change to Homestead Property Tax Assessment Limits

Original title: Assessment of Homestead Property

October 31, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this change would limit how much the taxable value of a primary residence can increase each year, potentially slowing the growth of property tax bills for homeowners.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Florida homeowners with homestead exemptions

The bill changes the maximum annual increase allowed for the assessed value of their primary residences.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 31, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • The Florida homestead exemption provides a reduction in the taxable value of a primary residence, and annual increases in the assessed value of these properties are currently capped by state law. context

Summary

This bill proposes lowering the annual cap on property tax assessment increases for homestead properties from 3% to 1.5%.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this change would limit how much the taxable value of a primary residence can increase each year, potentially slowing the growth of property tax bills for homeowners.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill immediately lower my property taxes?
No. The bill is contingent on the passage of a constitutional amendment (like HJR 67) at a future election.
What is the current limit on annual assessment increases?
Under current law, the annual increase is capped at the lower of 3% or the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.

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Reduction of Assessment Cap

The bill explicitly seeks to halve the maximum allowable annual increase in homestead property assessments from 3% to 1.5%.

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Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy60
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  • Entertainment10
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