POLISCOPE
Back to feed
NewsFlorida PhoenixJuly 20, 2026Florida

Florida Democratic Party Opposes Property Tax Amendment 3

The Florida Democratic Party has officially announced its opposition to Amendment 3, a ballot measure that would expand homestead exemptions and potentially phase out certain non-school property taxes. The party and other opponents argue the measure would significantly reduce funding for essential local services like public safety and infrastructure.

taxeselectionslocal governmentpublic safetyamendments
Read the full story at Florida Phoenix

Why It Matters

If passed on November 3, Amendment 3 would reduce local government property tax revenue by an estimated $5 billion in the first year and $11.8 billion annually after five years, potentially impacting funding for emergency services, hospitals, and road maintenance.

Key Facts

  • Amendment 3 proposes expanding the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes and setting a path to eliminate those taxes.
  • State economists estimate the amendment would reduce local government property tax revenue by $5 billion in the first year.
  • After five years, the amendment is estimated to reduce local government property tax revenue by $11.8 billion annually.
  • The Florida Democratic Party has formally voted to oppose the measure.
  • The Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association has formally opposed the measure, citing concerns over funding for emergency services.
  • Governor Ron DeSantis has stated he will vote for the amendment but will not actively campaign for it.
  • The amendment is scheduled to appear on the ballot on November 3.
  • Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia has previously campaigned in support of the proposal.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlorida Fire Chiefs’ Association“Statewide organization that formally opposes the amendment.”personNikki Fried“Chair of the Florida Democratic Party.”organizationSave Our Services“Advocacy group opposing the property tax proposal.”organizationFlorida Democratic Party“Formally voted to oppose Amendment 3.”personJackson Peel“Communications director for Save Our Services.”personBlaise Ingoglia“Chief Financial Officer who has campaigned in support of the proposal.”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who supports the measure but is not actively campaigning for”