State property tax reform (SJR 2-F)
Summary
Property tax reform (HB 1F) passed in a June special session, and commissioners worry a one-size-fits-all formula could bankrupt some communities. The mayor asked staff to build a top-10 list of state home rule intrusions as talking points, and a 2027 constitutional taxation review could reshape everything.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Depending on how reform lands — and whether Amendment 3 passes — city revenue could take a major hit.
Taxpayers if reform lowers bills — but communities that can't absorb the cuts could see services slashed.
Cities with limited ability to absorb revenue cuts — staff noted some communities 'would be completely bankrupted' by the current proposal.
Mentions & discussions (7)
COMMISSION WORKSHOP - Sep 1, 2026
Property tax reform (HB 1F) passed in a June special session, and commissioners worry a one-size-fits-all formula could bankrupt some communities. The mayor asked staff to build a top-10 list of state home rule intrusions as talking points, and a 2027 constitutional taxation review could reshape everything.
BUDGET WORKSHOP - Aug 4, 2026
The November ballot measure would cost Dunedin roughly $4.755 million in year one and $7.6 million a year after that — money that pays for police, fire, parks and library services. Staff are building a $3 million cut plan now that happens either way; if the amendment fails, cuts come slower through attrition with no layoffs.
BUDGET WORKSHOP - Jul 21, 2026
If the November referendum passes, Dunedin could lose $4–6 million a year in property tax revenue plus cuts to EMS, library, and fire funding streams. Staff is building a $3 million contingency plan for cuts taking effect January 1, 2027 — and commissioners want residents to see exactly what services would be lost.
CITY COMMISSION (Regular) - Jun 4, 2026
A Chamber representative and city leaders warned the property tax rollback proposal on November's ballot could seriously squeeze Dunedin's budget. The Mayor plans media interviews and says educating voters impartially is the city's job.
COMMISSION WORKSHOP - Jun 2, 2026
The Legislature is rushing a homestead exemption increase that could cost Dunedin $4.2 million to $6.3 million a year — with no plan to replace the money and new limits on how ad valorem revenue can be spent. Commissioners called the effort irresponsible and pledged to educate voters if it reaches the November ballot.
CITY COMMISSION (Special) - May 19, 2026
Bills in Tallahassee could cut Dunedin's property tax revenue by roughly $9 million, forcing service reductions or new revenue sources. Nothing is settled — even a June special session outcome is uncertain.
CITY COMMISSION (Regular) - Jan 8, 2026
Commissioners are tracking Tallahassee proposals to cut local property tax revenue with no replacement plan — Dugard called it 'unsettling,' and staff briefings will continue monthly.
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