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Board reviews potential impacts of proposed Florida property-tax amendment; directs workshop and funding evaluation for Fire Rescue
Summary
The board received a report on a proposed Florida constitutional amendment that would create a $250,000 homestead exemption on non-school levies by 2028; commissioners voted to host a January workshop and directed staff to evaluate options for a dedicated funding mechanism for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue with revenue-neutrality guidance.
County staff updated commissioners on a proposed Florida constitutional amendment and related legislation that would appear on the Nov. 3 ballot and — if approved — create a $250,000 homestead exemption on non-school levies for current Florida homeowners by 2028, Katie said.
Commissioners were briefed on potential options and ways for county government to adjust to the lower property tax revenue that could impact delivery of programs and services. The board voted to host a workshop in January to discuss options and directed staff to evaluate and return options for establishing a dedicated funding mechanism for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue; the transcript records that any proposed funding mechanism should include corresponding reductions in existing revenue within the unincorporated area fund to maintain overall revenue neutrality.
