ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida chamber of commerce leaders joined Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on Thursday to urge voters to reject Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would change Florida’s property tax system and reduce local government revenue.
With Election Day five days away, more than 238,000 voters in Orange County have already cast ballots during early voting. Amendment 3 is one of the major issues before Florida voters.
The proposal would increase the homestead exemption on non-school property taxes from the current $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and then to $250,000 in 2028. Supporters say it would provide meaningful property tax relief for homeowners, while opponents say it would force local governments to cut services, raise fees or shift costs to businesses…