FL H0213

Proposes constitutional amendment changing homestead property tax assessments from annual to every three years for non-school levies, with increases capped at 3% or Consumer Price Index change over three years, whichever is lower

Changes nonhomestead residential property (9 units or fewer) assessment increases from 10% annually to 15% every three years for non-school levies

Prohibits assessment increases on any property if just value has remained the same or decreased since the most recent assessment change

Requires local governments beginning in fiscal year 2027-2028 to maintain first responder funding (law enforcement, firefighters, other first responders) at no less than the higher of their 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 budgeted levels

Amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, and must be approved by voters at the next general election