# Florida AG Rewrites Property Tax Amendment for November Ballot
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- Sección: Politics
- Autor: Civic Coast News Staff
- Publicado: 2026-08-14T07:09:57.646Z
> Tallahassee Judge David Frank ordered Florida AG to replace misleading titles with neutral legal terms, ensuring compliance with state law regarding constitutional amendment wording on the November ballot.

## Las claves

- The Florida Attorney General submitted a revised constitutional amendment regarding property taxes for the November ballot.
- Tallahassee Judge David Frank ordered the rewrite because he ruled that the original language was misleading and resembled political slogans.
- If approved by 60% of voters, the measure increases homestead exemptions starting in 2027 while restricting benefits for new residents.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has submitted a revised version of the proposed constitutional amendment regarding property taxes, which will appear on voters' ballots in November. The rewrite follows an order from Tallahassee Judge David Frank, who ruled earlier this month that the original ballot language was misleading and resembled political slogans more than legal text.

### Neutral Language Replaces Political Slogans

The initial title for the amendment, "Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Taxes," has been replaced with a drier, legally precise description: "Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homesteaded Property Assessments." Judge Frank determined that previous summaries included subheadings such as "protecting small businesses" and "ensuring fairness for Florida residents," which violated state laws requiring constitutional amendments to use neutral and clear language. The new text largely mirrors the suggestions provided by Judge Frank in his judicial order.

### Key Provisions of the Amendment

If approved by at least 60% of Florida voters, this amendment would significantly alter property tax structures across the state. Starting in 2027, the homestead exemption for most Florida property owners would rise to $150,000, increasing further to $250,000 in 2028. The exemption amount is also set to increase with inflation over time. Additionally, the amendment requires local governments to create procedures allowing them to "increase the homestead exemption up to full assessed value." Special districts would be permitted to do the same under a referendum.

### Restrictions on New Residents and Legal Challenges

The rewritten text addresses concerns regarding new residents by stipulating that individuals who move to Florida after 2026 must wait five years before benefiting from the higher homestead exemption. This provision includes language stating it applies "to the extent permitted by the U.S. Constitution," a response to constitutional challenges raised by plaintiffs, including former State Senator Jeff Brandes. The AG's office also removed claims that the amendment would lead to the "full elimination" of property taxes, as the actual text did not guarantee such an outcome, more context in [Florida Judge Rules Tax](/noticia/florida-judge-rules-tax-cut-amendment-defective-for-ballot).

Plaintiffs who sued to change the ballot language have 10 days from Thursday to file any objections to Uthmeier's rewrite. While Governor Ron DeSantis authored the initial proposal and plans to vote for it, he stated he will not campaign on its behalf. Attorney General Uthmeier noted that sheriffs were excluded from early stakeholder discussions but expressed a desire to work with law enforcement officials on comprehensive tax relief if the measure fails, as noted by [Univision](https://univision.com).
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