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Florida voters approve Amendment 3, slashing property tax revenue

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Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a measure that significantly increases the homestead exemption for homeowners, effectively lowering their property tax bills. This change is projected to reduce annual property tax revenue by $11.8 billion, impacting local government budgets by up to 30%. Economists warn that this could lead to reduced funding for essential services, a shift of the tax burden to non-homestead property owners and renters, and potentially higher sales taxes or fees for residents. AI

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Florida voters approve Amendment 3, slashing property tax revenue

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Abigail Hall, Aaron D. Wood, The Conversation ·

    Florida voters nearly tripled the homeowner tax break — blowing an $11.8 billion hole in county budgets

    This translates to a 30% reduction in revenue for Florida counties and a 13% cut for smaller municipal governments.

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