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Florida League of Cities

Constitutional Amendment: Revised Limitation on Increases of Homestead Property Tax Assessments (Oppose)

SJR 122 (Avila) would reduce the limitation on annual increases of homestead property tax assessments from 3% to 2%. In 1994, the State of Florida established a 3% Save Our Homes (SOH) Cap assessment limit on all residential properties that receive a homestead exemption. The 3% SOH Cap limits any increase to the assessed value of a homestead exempt property for tax purposes to a maximum of 3% each year. SB 120 would reduce the assessment limit to a maximum of 2% each year. SJR 122 is a constitutional amendment and would require the approval of the Florida Legislature and the voters of Florida. (Chapman)