Homestead exemption amendment threatens $112 million in county revenue
Summary
A constitutional amendment on the November ballot would dramatically expand homestead exemptions and cap non-homestead assessment growth. County staff estimates St. Lucie County — the most impacted county in Florida — could lose about $112 million a year in property tax revenue by FY 2029, forcing major cuts to services. The county's answer is to hold the FY 2027 budget flat and pause new spending until voters decide.
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Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential loss of about $112 million in annual property tax revenue beginning FY 2029, with $66 million hitting in FY 2028.
Homeowners would pay lower property taxes — Landry's own taxes on a $341,000 home would drop by roughly $1,768 a year if it passes.
County services — transit, mosquito control, stormwater, beaches, parks and more — face deep cuts if voters approve the amendment.
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