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FL S1610

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tina Polsky

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Florida State Constitution (Article VII, Section 4) to prohibit increases in assessed value for homestead and nonhomestead property when the property's just (market) value has decreased since the preceding January 1
  • Applies to homestead properties subject to the existing 3% annual assessment increase cap and nonhomestead residential (9 units or fewer) and other real property subject to the existing 10% annual assessment increase cap, for all levies other than school district levies
  • Excludes assessments related to changes, additions, reductions, or improvements to the property, which would continue to be assessed as provided by general law
  • Sponsored by Senator Polsky, the joint resolution would be submitted to Florida voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law
  • If approved by voters, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Assessment of Property with Decreasing Just Valuation

Last Action

Introduced

1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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