Money on the table
Non-school homestead exemption rises in 2027-28
Florida Department of State ballot text says the homestead exemption for all non-school taxes rises to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, then adjusts for inflation. New residents after December 31, 2026 start on the existing exemption, with the increase beginning in the fifth year. Effect date is January 1, 2027.
Date to know: January 1, 2027 (Amendment 3 effective date)
- Who it covers
- Florida
- Official source
- Florida Department of State
- Checked on
- November 12, 2026. We opened the official page and confirmed the wording and every number.
to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028
What to do
- Call the office on the official page and ask if you qualify.
- Ask what papers to bring. Most offices want ID, proof of income and proof you own the home.
- Applying is free. Nobody official charges a fee to apply.