Florida Voters Back Property Tax Amendment 64%-36% as Republican Support Hits 87%
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Updated · Wink News · Jul 8
Florida Voters Back Property Tax Amendment 64%-36% as Republican Support Hits 87%
3 articles · Updated · Wink News · Jul 8
Summary
A Sachs Media poll of 850 Florida voters found 64% would vote yes on the proposed property tax amendment, while 36% would vote no if the election were held today.
Party support split sharply: 87% of Republicans backed the measure, compared with 62% of independents and 35% of Democrats, even as homeowners and renters supported it at nearly identical rates—65% and 64%.
The amendment would exempt the first $250,000 of a homestead's value from taxation except for school levies, direct remaining local property taxes to core public needs, and limit future business property tax assessments.
Supporters say the measure would ease pressure on homeowners and fixed-income families after rising assessments, while opponents warn it could shift costs into other fees and strain funding for police, EMS and other local services.
If voters approve it, the amendment would take effect Jan. 1, 2027, with new Florida residents required to wait five years for the increased homestead exemption.