Key facts
- Florida lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot.
- The measure aims to overhaul the state's property tax system.
- Supporters cite property tax revenue outpacing inflation.
- Detractors warn of potential cuts to public services.
Florida lawmakers have advanced a proposal that will appear on the November 2026 ballot, seeking to significantly alter the state's property tax system. Proponents of the measure, including Governor Ron DeSantis, contend that property tax revenues have grown at a rate substantially higher than inflation in recent years. Conversely, critics of the proposed changes have voiced concerns that such an overhaul could lead to reductions in essential public services.