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Bradford County town-hall outlines $5.4 million loss if homestead-exemption amendment passes
Summary
County presenters warned that a proposed statewide homestead-exemption increase (Amendment 3) could cut about $5.4 million in ad valorem revenue for Bradford County, forcing major service reductions or new assessments; commissioners made no decisions and solicited public input.
The Bradford County Board of County Commissioners held a town-hall briefing and public comment session to review the county-level fiscal impacts of a statewide ballot proposal to raise the homestead exemption. Carnegie, the presentation lead, said the county’s ad valorem revenue for fiscal year 25-26 is about $15,500,000 and estimated the county would lose roughly $5,400,000 if the measure passes.
Carnegie framed the proposal as a tax shift rather than a net tax cut: only homeowners with a homestead exemption would directly benefit, and non-homesteaded properties could face higher fees and assessments if the county preserves current service levels. "If the homestead exemption passes, that, we would lose $5,400,000 of that 15.4," Carnegie said. He stressed the presentation was informational and that no cuts had been decided.
The presenter outlined department-level impacts and potential savings scenarios and encouraged residents to review posted materials on the county website. Chair (name not given in the transcript) opened the floor to public comment after the briefing and reminded attendees the board had not taken any formal action.
