Florida voters approved Amendment 3 in the Nov. 3 general election, according to unofficial results, but some Tallahassee residents expressed concerns about its potential effects on public services and local government funding.
The measure received nearly 62% approval statewide, exceeding the 60% needed to pass. In Leon County, about 55% of those who voted on the amendment opposed it, with 66,324 voting no and 54,710 voting yes, according to unofficial results from the Florida Department of State.
Amendment 3 raises the homestead exemption for eligible homeowners to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. The increase applies to non-school property taxes, and the exemption will be adjusted each year for inflation after 2028. Supporters in the Florida Senate said the measure would help make owning a home more affordable…