Florida Tax Watch, a state public policy think tank, is hoping to help answer some questions about the property tax proposal slated for the ballot in November.
Amendment 3 increases the non-school homestead property tax exemption up to $250,000 by 2028.
Supporters say a person who owns their home shouldn’t have to keep paying for it through taxes. But opponents worry the proposal could mean a loss in tax revenue for local government agencies across the state by billions of dollars—resulting in a reduction in services.
“It’s obvious there remains much confusion on this amendment which is why Florida Tax Watch takes our responsibility seriously in providing the most accurate data and research for Floridians to make an informed decision,” Florida TaxWatch President Jeff Kottkamp says.
The nonprofit launched its Property Tax Research Center Friday. Kottkamp says it is a one-stop shop for voters looking for information on the amendment.
Kottkamp wouldn’t answer whether the organization opposes or supports the amendment, but he did share concerns.
“Florida Tax Watch believes that the entire process behind getting Amendment 3 onto the November ballot was rushed, did not secure appropriate input from impacted stakeholders and even with this recent ballot summary rewrite, some still are unclear on what they're actually voting on,” Kottkamp said.
The amendment needs 60% approval from Florida voters to become part of the state constitution and go into effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
The center is now up and running and can be accessed at propertytaxfl.org to research information and ask questions about the ballot proposal.
