{"id":87063,"date":"2026-11-04T19:32:36","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T00:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=87063"},"modified":"2026-11-04T19:32:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T00:32:44","slug":"florida-amendment-3-property-tax-cuts-special-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/11\/04\/florida-amendment-3-property-tax-cuts-special-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Amendment 3: Property Tax Cuts & Special Session"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Following the passage of Amendment 3<\/strong> on November 3, 2026, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans for a special legislative session to establish procedures for implementing the new constitutional amendment.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Key Details of Florida Amendment 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Property Tax Cuts:<\/strong> Approved by voters with over 62% support, the amendment significantly expands homestead property tax exemptions\u2014increasing the non-school exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027<\/strong>, and $250,000 in 2028<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cap Adjustments:<\/strong> It reduces the annual assessment growth cap on non-homestead properties from 10% to 5% starting January 1, 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Local Spending Rules:<\/strong> The measure restricts how local municipalities and counties can spend property tax revenue, focusing funds strictly on core services like public safety, infrastructure, and education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Focus of the Special Session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Because the primary changes are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027<\/strong>, lawmakers must convene to:<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Establish uniform procedures allowing local governments options to handle or expand exemptions beyond the minimums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Create statutory frameworks for local government spending compliance and address potential revenue shortfalls, particularly for smaller or rural counties.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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