Top section of informational handout about proposed Property Tax Amendment 3

Proposed 2026 Florida Property Tax Amendment 3 (CS/HJR 1-F)

At this year’s general election on Nov. 3, proposed 2026 Florida Property Tax Amendment 3 (CS/HRJ 1-F) will be on the ballot. If approved by voters, the constitutional amendment proposed by the Florida Legislature will make changes to Florida’s property tax system.

Official documentation about proposed Amendment 3 can be found at the following links.  

Florida House of Representatives
Florida Senate

Important Note

The St. Johns County Property Appraiser’s Office does not support or oppose any constitutional amendment, ballot measure, candidate, or political campaign. This information is provided solely to explain the proposed amendment and how Florida’s property tax system could change if the amendment is approved by Florida voters. Current Florida property tax laws remain in effect unless and until the amendment is approved by at least 60% of Florida voters.

Informational Handout

This handout about Amendment 3 provides information about proposed changes, quick facts, important dates and more. View the informational handout as a PDF.

Images and text combined: Title: Proposed Property Tax Amendment 3: What You Need to Know About CS/HJR 1-F Subtitle: Florida voters will decide on this proposed constitutional amendment on November 3, 2026. Ballot box icon with text - 60% voter approval required to pass At a glance: proposed changes; House icon with words Homestead Exemption - For homesteaded properties, the exemption amount is increased.; Chart icon with words Non-Homestead Assessment Cap - For non-homesteaded properties, the annual assessment cap would change from 10% to 5%.; Florida icon with words Florida residency requirements - Additional residency requirements would apply for new Florida residents after Jan. 1, 2027.; Graduation cap icon with words - Additional residency requirements would apply for new Florida residents after Jan. 1, 2027. Homestead Exemption Amounts if Approved; Calendar icon with 2027 - $150,000 homestead exemption beginning January 1, 2027; Calendar icon with 2028 - $250,000 homestead exemption beginning January 1, 2028 If approved by voters, the change applies to non-school taxes only. The exemption amounts would apply to qualifying homestead properties only and are subject to the requirements of the Constitution and any implementing legislation. Important Dates; November 3, 2026; Election Day Voters will decide on the proposed constitutional amendment.; January 1, 2027; Effective Date If approved by 60% of voters, the amendment would take place.; November 2027; First Tax Bills Changes would first be reflected on 2027 tax bills if approved. Quick Facts; Money symbol icon in circle with words property taxes would not be eliminated; Graduation cap and pencil symbols with words school taxes would still apply.; Money symbol with circle arrows icon with words Save Our Homes and portability would remain unchanged.; House icon in circle with words existing personal exemptions (veterans, seniors, first responders, widows/widowers and disabled persons) remain unchanged. For informational purposes only. The St. Johns County Property Appraiser’s Office does not support or oppose any ballot measures. St. Johns County property Appraiser’s Office logo