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FL S0278

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mackenson Bernard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit property tax assessment increases when a new owner establishes homestead on a property that had an assessed value under $500,000 in the prior year
  • Caps the assessed value for qualifying new homestead properties at no more than 150% of the property's assessed value from the preceding year, rather than resetting to full market value
  • After the initial capped assessment, the property would continue to be assessed under standard homestead assessment rules (annual increases limited to 3% or CPI, whichever is lower)
  • Requires voter approval at a general election or special election to amend Article VII, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution
  • Amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, if approved by voters

Legislative Description

Limitation on the Assessed Value of New Homestead Property

Last Action

Introduced

1/13/2026

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