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Florida · 2026 GUIDEFlorida local millage vote requirements
What It Does
Changes local property-tax rate approval rules relative to the rolled-back rate. The rolled-back rate itself can adjust when the taxable base changes.
Status: Effective June 24, 2026. Majority at/below the rolled-back rate; two-thirds up to 110%; higher thresholds or a referendum above 110%, subject to other limits.
Enacted Florida statute — SB 4-F / Chapter 2026-240
Potential Effects
Possible Benefits
Additional approval requirements can increase scrutiny of rate decisions and give taxpayers clearer accountability.
Potential Trade-Offs
Tighter approval rules can complicate budget choices; officials may choose fees, savings or service changes. A3 does not mandate which response is used.
Potential effects are analysis, not guaranteed household outcomes. The interactive guide retains the full income and scenario breakdown where evidence is available.