Start Here: What Amendment 3 Would Do
Read a plain-language summary of the ballot language, what the proposal includes, and what questions remain about implementation and local impact.
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2026 Ballot Education
Understanding Amendment 3: Property Taxes & Local Services
Florida voters will be asked to consider Amendment 3 in the November 2026 general election. The proposal involves Florida’s homestead exemption, non-school property taxes, and how local services are funded. We are sharing these resources to help members, neighbors, and community partners understand what is being proposed and why local governments are raising concerns.
This page is intended as an educational resource to help voters review source materials, understand local impact, and share factual information with their communities.
Why this matters locally
Property taxes help fund essential local services such as public safety, infrastructure, stormwater systems, parks, roads, and emergency response. If local property tax revenue is reduced, those costs may not disappear — they may shift through service cuts, fees, higher costs for renters, or increased pressure on small businesses and local governments. For St. Lucie County residents, the local question is not only whether property taxes change, but how cities and counties would continue funding the services residents rely on every day.
Florida League of Cities Resources
Explore education tools, key points, local data packets, common misconceptions, business impact resources, and explanations of how cities use property tax revenue.
View League of Cities Resources →Cities Work Video
Watch a short video from the Florida League of Cities explaining the role cities play in providing everyday services and supporting local quality of life.
Watch the Video →Understanding the Property Tax Amendment
Review the county-focused explainer on how property taxes fund local services, what may be affected, and why local control matters.
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Local Impact
Look at the Numbers for Our Area
The Florida League of Cities provides city-specific data packets showing how local revenues support services such as public safety and infrastructure. These local packets can help residents understand what is at stake in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie.
Fort Pierce Data Packet
Review property tax data specific to the City of Fort Pierce, including local revenue, public safety, infrastructure, and municipal funding context.
Port St. Lucie Data Packet
Review property tax data specific to the City of Port St. Lucie, including local revenue, public safety, infrastructure, and municipal funding context.
Note: These resources are shared for voter education and public awareness.
Members are encouraged to review the source materials, ask questions, and share factual
information with neighbors, community partners, and local organizations.
Common Questions
Quick Questions About Amendment 3
Use these short explanations as a starting point, then visit the source links above for the full details.
What is Amendment 3?
Amendment 3 is a proposed constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot. It would change Florida’s homestead exemption for non-school property taxes and create a path toward further elimination of non-school homestead property taxes.
Does this affect school taxes?
The major exemption changes focus on non-school property taxes. School taxes are treated separately under Florida’s property tax structure.
Why are cities and counties concerned?
Local governments rely on property tax revenue to help fund services residents use every day, including public safety, infrastructure, emergency response, roads, parks, stormwater systems, and other community needs.
Who could be affected?
Homeowners, renters, small businesses, local governments, and community organizations could all be affected depending on how local revenue changes are handled. A lower tax bill for some property owners does not necessarily mean local service costs disappear.
What should members do?
Read the source materials, share the resources with your networks, and help community members understand the local impact before voting in November 2026.
Share With Your Network
Help Others Understand What’s at Stake
Share this page with members, neighbors, community partners, faith groups, civic groups, and local organizations. The more people understand how local services are funded, the better prepared they will be to evaluate Amendment 3.
