Proposed Homestead Property Tax Relief for Long-Term Residents

The Frame

What this does

The bill would reduce the property tax burden for long-term residents by capping assessed values or providing a 50% exemption on non-school taxes, contingent on a constitutional amendment being approved by voters.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Long-term homeowners

Residents who have owned and resided in their homes for 20 or 30 years may qualify for new assessment caps or tax exemptions.

County property appraisers

Appraisers are required to track and verify ownership and residency periods across multiple properties to determine eligibility.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposes new property tax exemptions and assessment caps for long-term Florida homeowners who have lived in their homes for 20 or 30 years. If passed, it would allow residents to their years of ownership across multiple properties to qualify for these tax benefits starting in 2027.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to live in the same house for 30 years to get the tax exemption?

No. The bill allows you to (add together) periods of ownership and residency from multiple homestead properties to meet the 20-year or 30-year requirements.

When would these tax changes take effect?

The changes are scheduled to apply to the 2027 tax roll, but the bill only takes effect if a related constitutional amendment is approved by voters.

Does this exemption apply to school district taxes?

No. The 50% exemption for 30-year residents applies to all except for school district levies.

Why It Matters

The bill would reduce the property tax burden for long-term residents by capping assessed values or providing a 50% exemption on non-school taxes, contingent on a constitutional amendment being approved by voters.

News Coverage

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Related Legislation

State Bill

Proposed Property Tax Relief for Long-Term Homeowners

This proposal would amend the state constitution to freeze property tax assessments for homeowners after 20 years of residency and provide a 50% tax e

Discoveries

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Aggregation of Residency

The bill introduces a mechanism to aggregate residency periods across multiple properties, a departure from traditional homestead rules that typically tie benefits to a single continuous property.

Florida Legislature

Connected Entities

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Sources

Open source document

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