Property Tax Reform was a substantive issue during Florida's 2026 Legislative Session. As of March 19th, it is unsure if this issue will be included in any call for special sessions.
The Florida League of Cities has created a Property Tax Educational Toolkit that is web-based. This incredible resource is loaded with a video message, messaging tools, and excellent information explaining property taxes in general.
The Florida Association of Counties has also created a Keep Florida Thriving web-based resource to assist in better understanding property taxes. This yet another great resource that has a plethora of information pieces to allow the general public to better understand property taxes.
Below is a list of legislative proposals on Property Tax Reform.
On February 20, 2026, The House of Representatives passed HB 203 relative to property tax reform. It has severe impacts on local government budgeting. It is expected to be the only property tax reform acted on by the House during the session. The passage more closely aligns the House with the position of the Governor, although the Governor has yet to release a plan.
Phased Out Elimination of Non-School Property Tax for Homesteads
HJR 203 by Representative Miller Died in Appropriations
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Accrued Save-Our-Homes Property Tax Benefit for Non-School Property Tax
HJR 211 by Representative Overdorf Died in Ways and Means Committee
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Ad Valorem Taxation
HB 215 by Representative Albert Died in State Affairs Committee
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Assessed Home Value Homestead Exemption of Non-School Property Tax
HJR 207 by Representative Abbott Died in State Affairs Committee
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Assessment of Changes, Additions or Improvements to Homestead Properties
SB 286 by Senator by Bernard Died in committee
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Elimination of Non-School Property Tax for Homesteads
HJR 201 by Representative Steele Died in Ways and Means Committee
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Elimination of Non-School Property Tax for Homesteads for Persons Age 65 and Older
HJR 205 by Representative Porras Died in Ways and Means Committee
SJR 270 by Senator Bernard Died in committee
SB 272 by Senator Bernard Died in committee
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Homestead Exemptions
SB 110 by Senator Arrington
Homestead Exemptions; Revising the circumstances under which a person may be deemed to have legal or beneficial and equitable title to certain property for homestead exemption purposes, etc.
Effective Date: Upon becoming a law
Status of SB 110
| 03/09/2026 |
Read 2nd time; Added to Third Reading Calendar; Read 3rd time; CS/SB 110 passed |
| 03/17/2026 |
Ordered enrolled |
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Homestead Property Tax Benefits for Long-term Owners
SJR 274 by Senator Bernard Died in committee
SB 276 by Senator Bernard Died in committee
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Limitation on the Assessed Value of New Homestead Property
SJR 278 by Senator Bernard Died in committee
SB 280 by Senator Bernard Died in committee
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Maximum Millage Rates for the 2027-2028 Fiscal Year
HB 149 by Representative Chamberlin Died in Select Committee on Property Taxes
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Modification of Limitations on Property Assessment Increases
HJR 213 by Representative Griffitts Died on Second Reading Calendar
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Property Insurance Relief Homestead Exemption of Non-School Property Tax
HJR 209 by Representative Busatta Died on Second Reading Calendar
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