Is Florida Getting Rid of Property Tax? 2026 Update, Vote & Homeowner Impact
Florida has not eliminated property tax yet. The real story is more specific: several “eliminate non-school property tax” proposals died, while one 2026 constitutional amendment package moved forward with major tax-cut language. Homeowners still need to pay current bills, check TRIM notices, file exemptions, and watch the voter-approval step before assuming any tax disappears.
No, Florida has not gotten rid of property tax yet
Here is the clean answer for homeowners, buyers, renters, and people seeing viral posts about Florida property tax.
What is true right now?
- 1Florida property tax still exists. Current county tax bills, exemptions, TRIM notices, and payment deadlines still matter.
- 2Full repeal is not in effect. Several 2026 elimination proposals died before becoming law.
- 3CS/HJR 1-F is the active major change. It proposes property-tax relief and limits, not a simple “all property taxes disappear” rule.
- 4Voters matter. A Florida constitutional amendment generally needs at least 60% approval from voters.
- 5Do not stop paying. A proposed amendment does not cancel your current tax bill, escrow requirement, or delinquency risk.
Official pages to keep open
What passed, what died, and what voters may decide
The confusion comes from several similar-sounding Florida proposals. This table separates the official statuses.
| Proposal | What It Tried To Do | Official Status | User Meaning |
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| CS/HJR 1-F | Save our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes; proposes homestead exemption changes, limits on certain local ad valorem taxes, and reduced non-homestead assessment growth. | Signed by officers and filed with Secretary of State on June 16, 2026. | This is the main active 2026 constitutional amendment package to watch. |
| HJR 201 | Eliminate non-school property tax for homesteads. | Died in House Ways & Means Committee on March 13, 2026. | Not active as a law or current repeal. |
| HJR 203 | Eliminate non-school ad valorem taxation for homestead property. | Died in Senate Appropriations on March 13, 2026. | Did not become law. |
| HJR 205 | Eliminate non-school property tax for homesteads for persons age 65 or older. | Died in House Ways & Means Committee. | No automatic senior property-tax elimination from this bill. |
What CS/HJR 1-F would change if voters approve it
This is not “all Florida property taxes disappear.” It is a constitutional amendment package with specific tax-relief mechanics.
New homestead exemption for non-school taxes
The House summary says the proposal creates a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes: first $150,000 of assessed value in 2027, then first $250,000 in 2028 and after.
Non-homestead cap change
The proposal would reduce the non-homestead property assessment increase limitation from 10% to 5% per year.
School taxes are different
Many Florida proposals discuss “non-school” property taxes. That means school district levies may still apply unless the final amendment text says otherwise.
Voter approval required
Florida constitutional amendments generally need at least 60% voter approval. A bill moving forward is not the same as a final tax cut in your bill.
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Read the official bill page first
Use official status, not reposted screenshots.
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Open the official CS/HJR 1-F Florida Senate page. Check the title, latest action, bill text, and effective-date language.
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Separate school and non-school taxes
This is where many people misunderstand the proposal.
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Look at your TRIM notice or tax bill. Florida property tax can include county, city, school district, special district, and non-ad valorem assessments. A “non-school” exemption does not automatically erase every line.
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Wait for voter result before changing payment behavior
A proposed amendment does not cancel current taxes.
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Keep paying current bills, keep exemption deadlines, and check county notices. If an amendment passes, the effective date and implementing rules will control when homeowners actually see changes.
Who may benefit — and who should not assume tax is gone
Florida property tax rules depend heavily on homestead status, property use, county, school levies, local millage, and exemptions.
| Person / Property | What To Know | Best Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead homeowner | Most relief language focuses on homestead property and non-school taxes. | Make sure homestead exemption is filed and check your TRIM notice. |
| Senior homeowner | The senior-specific HJR 205 died, but seniors may still qualify for existing county/state benefits. | Ask your county property appraiser about senior, disability, veteran, widow/widower, and low-income benefits. |
| Second-home owner | Homestead-focused relief may not help non-primary residences the same way. | Check non-homestead assessment cap changes and local millage. |
| Rental property owner | Non-homestead and rental properties may be treated differently than primary residences. | Track the proposed 10% to 5% assessment-cap change. |
| Renter | Renters do not receive a direct tax bill, but property-tax changes can affect local services, landlord costs, and housing economics. | Watch local budget hearings and landlord rent notices. |
| Commercial owner | A homestead exemption expansion is not the same as commercial property-tax elimination. | Check non-homestead cap rules and county property appraiser data. |
What Florida homeowners should do now
Even if property-tax changes are coming, these current steps still protect your wallet.
1. Confirm homestead exemption
Florida DOR says eligible homeowners may reduce taxable value by as much as $50,000 through homestead exemption. File with the county property appraiser.
2. Watch March 1
Florida DOR lists March 1 as the deadline to file exemptions or agricultural/other classifications with the county property appraiser.
3. Read the August TRIM notice
The TRIM notice shows proposed property taxes and which taxing authorities are responsible before the final bill arrives.
4. Appeal on time
DOR says property value petitions generally must be filed with the clerk within 25 days of the TRIM notice.
5. Attend budget hearings
Taxing authorities adopt millage rates at public hearings, often in September or October. That affects your final bill.
6. Keep paying current bills
Proposed tax relief does not erase your current bill, mortgage escrow payment, delinquency penalty, or tax certificate risk.
Date of assessment
Florida DOR lists January 1 as the assessment date. Ownership and property status around this date can matter.
Exemption deadline
File homestead, agricultural, or other classification/exemption applications with your county property appraiser by the deadline.
TRIM notice mailed
Your property appraiser sends the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes, also called the TRIM notice.
Appeal and hearing window
Review value, exemptions, proposed taxes, and meeting dates. File value petitions within the required window.
Which Florida office should you contact?
Florida property tax questions go to different county offices. Calling the wrong one wastes time.
| Your Question | Correct Office | What To Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Is my value too high? | County property appraiser | Parcel number, TRIM notice, recent comparable sales, property record errors. |
| Do I qualify for exemption? | County property appraiser | Residency proof, application, ownership documents, disability/veteran/senior documents if applicable. |
| Where do I pay? | County tax collector | Tax bill, parcel/account number, payment method, mailing address. |
| Why did my escrow change? | Mortgage servicer first, then tax collector | Escrow statement, tax bill, payment history, insurance changes. |
| What is the proposed voter amendment? | Florida Senate / Florida Division of Elections | Bill number, ballot title, election date, official amendment text. |
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Find your county property appraiser
Use for value, exemptions, portability, and Save Our Homes.
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Search “[Your County] Florida property appraiser parcel search”. Use the property appraiser for homestead exemption, Save Our Homes, portability, assessed value, taxable value, and exemption denials.
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Find your county tax collector
Use for tax bill, payment, receipt, delinquency, and tax certificates.
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Search “[Your County] Florida tax collector property tax payment”. Use only the official tax collector or county-linked payment portal before entering card, bank, or parcel information.
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Check the official state amendment source
Use official pages for ballot language and legal status.
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Florida map: find your county property appraiser or tax collector
Use the map only to locate offices. For official bill amounts, exemptions, and voter-amendment details, use the official county or state website.
Search Florida county tax offices
Zoom into your county, then search “property appraiser” for value/exemption questions or “tax collector” for payment questions.
Official links for final action and verification
The page above explains the issue. Use these links when you need official bill status, exemption filing, amendment text, or voter rules.
Florida property tax repeal FAQs
Short answers for people asking whether Florida property tax is ending, whether to pay now, and how the 2026 proposals affect homeowners.
QIs Florida getting rid of property tax in 2026?▾
No. Florida has not eliminated property tax as of July 20, 2026. The active issue is a proposed constitutional amendment package, not a current statewide repeal.
QDid Florida pass a full property-tax repeal?▾
No full repeal is in effect. Older elimination proposals died, while CS/HJR 1-F advanced as a proposed amendment with targeted property-tax relief and limits.
QWhat does CS/HJR 1-F do?▾
It proposes constitutional changes including a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes and reducing the non-homestead assessment increase limitation from 10% to 5%.
QWould school taxes disappear?▾
Do not assume that. Many Florida proposals discuss non-school taxes. Your tax bill may still include school levies and non-ad valorem assessments unless a final approved amendment says otherwise.
QWhat happened to HJR 201?▾
HJR 201 proposed eliminating non-school property tax for homesteads, but it died in the House Ways & Means Committee on March 13, 2026.
QWhat happened to HJR 203?▾
HJR 203 proposed eliminating non-school ad valorem taxes for homestead property, but it died in Senate Appropriations on March 13, 2026.
QWhat happened to HJR 205 for seniors?▾
HJR 205 focused on non-school property tax relief for homesteads for persons age 65 or older, but it died in the House Ways & Means Committee.
QHow much voter approval is needed?▾
Florida constitutional amendments generally need approval from at least 60% of voters voting on the measure.
QShould I still pay my Florida property tax bill?▾
Yes. Continue paying current bills and following county deadlines. A proposal does not cancel current taxes, escrow obligations, delinquency penalties, or tax certificate risks.
QWhere do I verify my own bill?▾
Use your county property appraiser for value and exemptions, and your county tax collector for payments, receipts, and delinquency questions.
Bottom line
Florida is not getting rid of property tax today. The state is considering major property-tax changes, but current property tax bills still apply. The most important 2026 item to watch is CS/HJR 1-F, which would need voter approval before homeowners see the proposed constitutional changes.
Independent guide notice: This page is informational only and is not the Florida Department of Revenue, Florida Division of Elections, a county property appraiser, county tax collector, or legal/tax advice.