Voters sour on property tax measure after learning costs
Florida Politics
Gabrielle Russon
Support for Amendment 3 drops sharply once Florida voters learn how reducing property taxes could affect local services, according to new polling presented to nonprofit arts leaders. Initial support measured 59%, with 27% opposed and 14% undecided, enough to clear the 60% threshold required for passage.
But after respondents heard arguments that the proposal could reduce funding for police, fire protection and other local services, support fell to 40% while opposition climbed to 53%, according to polling conducted for the No on 3 campaign by Steve Vancore of VancoreJones.
Patrick Spence of the National Association of Counties warned arts funding and other local programs would likely face cuts, comparing the proposal to California’s Proposition 13 and calling Florida a national test case for future property tax policy.
Report: Hospitals could lose millions if Florida’s property tax overhaul passes
AXIOS Tampa Bay
Yacob Reyes
July 28, 2028
Hospitals throughout Florida could stand to lose millions of dollars each year if voters approve a constitutional amendment to overhaul the state’s property tax system.
Why it matters: Hospitals and children’s health groups told the Tampa Bay Times they may have to scale back services if the amendment passes — even as the need for care in Florida continues to grow.
EMS cuts? Mass city layoffs? Lakeland begins tussling with Amendment 3
Bradenton Herald
July 27, 2026
are going to lower property taxes.” The reality is if Amendment 3 is approved, many Lakeland homeowners will find their property taxes are
States Face Pivotal Ballot Fights Over Property Tax Cuts
CRE Daily (Commercial Real Estate)
consequences. Florida’s Amendment 3 could create a $46B revenue loss by 2032, according to state estimates. Meanwhile, a separate Florida
Florida property tax referendum could hurt disabled veterans, Army veteran warns
WPTV-TV & WFLX-TV
about his concerns if Florida’s property tax amendment passes in November. LOXAHATHCEE, Fla. — As Florida residents consider whether or not
Lawsuit challenging language of proposed property tax amendment to be heard in Leon County
Spectrum News 13
By Calvin Lew
July 27, 2026
A court challenge could reshape how Florida voters see a property tax amendment on ballots this fall. Heidi Davis, voter services co-chair
Serhant leader says Florida tax vote has buyers rushing to close before deadline
Homes.com
July 27, 2026
area said. If Florida voters pass an amendment on the November ballot to raise the current homestead exemption on property taxes from $
Charlotte County approves tentative $1.79B budget
Gulfshore Business
July 27, 2026
also centered on Amendment 3, which asks voters whether to expand Florida’s homestead exemption for nonschool property taxes. If approved
Apopka city leaders to revisit a property tax increase
WESH-TV
By Olivia Tyler
July 27, 2026
on Amendment 3 in the November primaries, which would raise the current homestead tax exemption from $50,000 to $250,000. Many Florida
Florida Fraternal Order of Police Oppose Property Tax Cut Amendment
Ask Flagler
By Chris Gollon
July 27, 2026
widely slash property taxes statewide over several years. Their police union, the second largest in Florida, joins Florida Professional
Florida politics recap: Governor’s race heats up as property-tax fight heads to court
WPTV-TV, WFTS, WFLX
By Forrest Saunders
July 27, 2026
a free Florida that puts the people of Florida first, protects the Florida dream, expands our economies and makes sure that Florida remains
Winter Park panel explores impact of potential $12B tax cut
WFTV-TV
By Brody Wooddell
A panel of Central Florida policy and government experts will examine a major property tax amendment heading to Florida voters this November
Lawsuits claim ballot language for proposed Florida property tax amendment is “misleading”
CBS News Miami
Jim DeFede
July 27, 2026
this year, the Florida legislature approved the language for the “Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes” amendment, which will be on
What bothers me is WHY DeSantis proposed this in the first place?….so I dig a little digging….it seems his original proposal was good…but the State legislature watered it down and changed it….so now he says he will still support it, but it is NOT the same as his original proposal….So why is he still supporting a now flawed amendment?
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/07/03/wasnt-my-proposal-desantis-to-vote-for-homestead-tax-amendment-but-distances-himself-from-legislatures-version/