09/25/2026
⚠️ Florida homeowners: December 31, 2026 could become a very important date.
Amendment 3 will be on Florida’s ballot this November, and if approved, it would significantly increase the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes for qualifying Florida homeowners.
Here’s the part you need to know 👇
🏠 Maintain your permanent Florida residence by December 31, 2026 → potentially qualify for the increased exemption beginning in 2027.
📅 Establish Florida residency after that date → you generally would not immediately receive the larger exemption and would have to wait until your fifth year to qualify.
The amendment still has to be approved by Florida voters, but if you own and occupy your Florida home as your permanent residence and haven’t filed for homestead, this is something you should be paying attention to.
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Frank Glaab, P.A.
Real Estate Broker Associate | Epique Realty
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