Homestead tax amendment falling short in 60% support needed to pass, but many remain undecided, UNF poll finds

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The much-debated Amendment 3 for homestead property tax exemptions is falling short of the 60% threshold it would need to pass in November, according to a new poll of likely midterm election voters in Florida from the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida.

Only 50% of the 1,471 respondents indicated they would vote “yes” on the amendment titled “Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments,” which would increase the homestead property tax exemption over time, other than those directed to schools…