FL S0344

Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Legislature to freeze the assessed value of homestead property for school district tax levy purposes for qualifying property owners

Eligibility requires the property owner to be 65 years of age or older and to have held legal or equitable title to the property while maintaining permanent residence for at least 25 years

The amendment would apply only to school district levies, not other property tax levies

The proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to Florida voters for approval at a general election

If approved by voters, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2021