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Proposed Property Tax Relief for Long-Term Homeowners

Original title: Homestead Property Tax Benefits for Long-term Owners

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution would permanently cap the taxable value of homes for long-term residents and significantly reduce property tax bills for those meeting the 30-year threshold, excluding school district levies.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Long-term homeowners

Homeowners with 20 or more years of residency would see their property assessment growth capped, and those with 30+ years would receive a 50% tax exemption.

County property appraisers

Appraisers would be required to track and verify historical ownership and residency data for all applicants.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This proposal would amend the state constitution to freeze property tax assessments for homeowners after 20 years of residency and provide a 50% tax exemption for those who have lived in their homes for 30 years or more. If approved, these changes would take effect on January 1, 2027.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this apply to my school taxes?

No, the 50% exemption for 30-year residents specifically excludes school district levies.

Can I count time spent in a previous home toward the 30-year requirement?

Yes, the resolution allows for the aggregation of ownership and residency periods across multiple homestead properties.

Is this law currently in effect?

No, the resolution died in committee during the 2026 legislative session and was not enacted.

Why It Matters

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Related Legislation

State Bill

Proposed Homestead Property Tax Relief for Long-Term Residents

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.

Discoveries

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Aggregation of Residency

The bill explicitly allows for the aggregation of residency across multiple properties, a provision that significantly expands the pool of eligible long-term homeowners.

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Connected Entities

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Sources

Open source document

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