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Part of Ron DeSantis's administration is proposing a constitutional amendment regarding property taxes and has released a tax calculator based on their input in Florida.

How could Amendment 3 affect Miami-Dade County's local government funding?

Likely What happens if… A possibility worth considering, not a forecast.

Miami-Dade County faces $1.39 billion recurring annual tax revenue loss If Amendment 3 passes, which increases the homestead exemption for permanent Florida residents and lowers the cap on non-homestead property increases, it is projected to reduce local property-tax revenue for Miami-Dade County by $1.39 billion annually. This reduction is part of a larger state projection that estimates the amendment will cause an eventual recurring annual loss of approximately $11.8 billion across Florida. Local governments, including Miami-Dade County, would then need to find alternative revenue sources or face budget shortfalls to maintain essential services.

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How it reaches Miami-Dade County

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The facts so far

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  • The amendment would increase the homestead exemption for permanent Florida residents to US$150,000 in 2027 and US$250,000 in 2028.saltwire.com, globalnews.ca
  • The amendment reduces the annual cap on increases in the assessed value of non-homestead properties from 10 per cent to five per cent.saltwire.com, globalnews.ca
  • Florida state economists estimate the amendment will reduce local property-tax revenue by US$4.9 billion in the 2027-28 fiscal year.saltwire.com
  • In Miami-Dade County alone, the projected recurring annual loss is US$1.39 billion.saltwire.com

Why it matters

The financial stability of Miami-Dade County is directly tied to its property tax base. A recurring annual loss of $1.39 billion represents a massive shift in local government funding, potentially requiring the county to restructure its budget, raise fees for essential services, or cut public programs.

This impact is part of a larger state-wide trend. Florida state economists estimate the amendment will cause an eventual recurring annual loss of approximately US$11.8 billion across the state. Local governments, including those in Miami-Dade County, have been warned that they may need to turn to higher fees for services like garbage collection, water, and sewer services to compensate for the lost tax revenue.

What we don't know yet

  • How will Miami-Dade County specifically allocate the $1.39 billion revenue shortfall?
  • Will the county be able to successfully implement alternative revenue sources without increasing costs for residents?

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What would change this answer

The amendment fails to pass the 60 per cent threshold required for passageThe projected revenue loss for Miami-Dade County would not materialize, preserving the current property tax funding structure.
The Florida Legislature passes legislation to fully eliminate property taxes on primary residencesThe financial impact on Miami-Dade County would likely be much stronger than the current projection, as the tax base would be eliminated entirely.

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