Parkland staff warns Amendment 3 on ballot could cut millions from city revenues

Sep 23, 2026

City finance staff told commissioners that a proposed constitutional Amendment 3 could reduce Parkland’s ad valorem revenue by an estimated $4.3 million in year one and $8.5 million in year two, with larger losses possible under higher exemption scenarios. Commissioners discussed monitoring capital projects and returning to budget adjustments if needed.

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Finance Director Kelly Schwartz told the commission that the language in the proposed Amendment 3 on the ballot would change homestead exemptions and other tax rules in ways that could materially reduce city revenue.

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