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Broward property appraiser warns homestead tax changes could cost Margate millions
Summary
Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kerr briefed the Margate City Commission on several Florida homestead-property tax proposals — including HJR 201, a 10-year phase-out, and portability changes — outlining county and city revenue losses and urging local engagement with legislators.
Marty Kerr, Broward County property appraiser, told the Margate City Commission on Jan. 21 that multiple constitutional amendments and House proposals moving through Tallahassee would sharply reduce local property-tax revenue if enacted without offsetting measures. "If this were in effect this year, there would be about a $624,000,000 decrease," Kerr said of the largest proposal, and added the measure "would eliminate all homestead property taxes, except for the school portion of the tax bill."
Kerr presented specific estimates for Broward and Margate. He said Broward County levied about $1.8 billion in property taxes last year…
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