FL Ballot Measure Simulation Based on Washington Post Reporting

Florida Property Tax Amendment Budget Impact Simulator

Examine how proposed constitutional amendments expanding Florida homestead exemptions cut homeowner tax bills while generating severe revenue deficits for county, municipal, and emergency public services.

Simulation Parameters Adjustable
Home Market Value $420,000
Assessed Value (Save Our Homes) $310,000
Proposed Additional Exemption $75,000
Municipal & County Millage Rate 18.50 mills
City Homestead Properties 65,000
Context: FL Amendment seeks to index or boost homestead exemptions beyond the standard $50k deduction. Non-homestead & commercial tax bases absorb shifted burden or services face immediate spending freezes.
Fiscal Trade-off Analysis Computed Live
Homeowner Annual Savings
$1,392.50
Direct annual tax reduction
Total Municipal Revenue Deficit
-$90,512,500
Aggregated annual city shortfall
Neutrality Millage Offset
+5.42 mills
Hike needed on remaining base
CURRENT HOME TAX
$4,795.00
PROPOSED HOME TAX
$3,402.50

Municipal Budget Deficit & Service Allocations

Current vs. Post-Slash
Police & Emergency -14.2%
Roads & Infrastructure -22.5%
Fire & Rescue -11.8%
Parks & Libraries -31.0%
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