Overview
- Amendment 3 would raise the non‑school homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028 and cap non‑homestead assessment growth at 5 percent per year.
- State economists estimate the change would cut state and local non‑school revenue by about $5 billion in year one and as much as $12 billion annually when fully phased in.
- Senate President Ben Albritton announced he will vote no after previously backing the ballot placement, joining other high‑profile Republicans who now oppose the measure.
- Sheriffs, firefighter unions and many county leaders warn the revenue loss could force cuts to deputies, fire rescue, libraries and parks or push local governments to raise fees and assessments to replace lost taxes.
- Polling shows support below the 60 percent needed to amend the constitution and early voting is under way as pro‑Amendment events by Gov. DeSantis and targeted opposition ads try to sway undecided voters before Nov. 3.