The seller’s property tax bill is almost never what you’ll pay. Florida taxes reset to your purchase price — and if you’re buying in a neighborhood of long-time homeowners, the difference can be thousands of dollars a year. Here’s how Florida property taxes are calculated, what millage rates mean, and what every buyer needs to know before closing.
The Florida homestead exemption can reduce your taxable home value by up to $50,000 and permanently cap how fast your assessment grows. But it only works if you file by March 1. Here’s exactly how to apply, what you’ll save, and what most new buyers don’t realize until it’s too late.
On November 3, 2026, Florida voters will decide on the biggest property tax change in state history. If Amendment 3 passes, the homestead exemption rises to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028 — potentially eliminating most non-school property taxes for 60% of Florida homeowners. Here’s what it means for you.
If you’ve lived in your Florida home for 5+ years, you’ve accumulated significant property tax savings under the Save Our Homes cap. Before you sell, you need to know how to port those savings to your next home — or risk losing tens of thousands of dollars.
The Florida House has passed HJR 203, a proposal that could eliminate non-school property taxes for Winter Park homeowners by 2037. Here is what the timeline looks like, how much you could save, and what investors need to know before November.