November 3, 2026 | Palm Coast Local
Florida voters are backing Constitutional Amendment 3, a measure that would significantly expand homestead property-tax exemptions and reduce the annual assessment-growth cap for qualifying non-homestead properties.
As of 10:07 PM on Election Day, Amendment 3 had received 62.02% YES votes statewide, exceeding the 60% approval threshold required to amend Florida's Constitution.
With approximately 99% of precincts reporting, nearly 7.9 million votes had been counted. The results remain unofficial and subject to certification.
Updated November 3, 2026, at 10:07 PM
| Vote | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 4,890,646 | 62.02% |
| NO | 2,994,408 | 37.98% |
| Total | 7,885,054 | 100% |
Unofficial statewide election results as of 10:07 PM, November 3, 2026, with approximately 99% of precincts reporting. Figures are subject to change until certification.
Flagler County voters supported Amendment 3 by an even larger margin than the statewide electorate.
Flagler County's YES percentage was 5.95 percentage points higher than the statewide result reported at 10:07 PM.
If approved statewide, Amendment 3 would expand Florida's homestead exemption for non-school property taxes.
The expanded exemption would apply to qualifying primary residences. School property taxes would remain in place, along with applicable special assessments and other charges.
Actual homeowner savings would depend on assessed property values, existing exemptions, and applicable local millage rates.
Amendment 3 would also lower the annual assessment-growth cap on qualifying non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%.
This provision could affect rental properties, second homes, and certain commercial properties. The cap limits increases in assessed value rather than guaranteeing a reduction in the total property-tax bill.
The amendment includes different eligibility timing for certain individuals who were not Florida residents as of December 31, 2026.
Those individuals would generally receive the existing homestead exemption when first qualifying, with eligibility for the expanded exemption beginning in their fifth year of exemption, subject to the amendment's requirements.
For qualifying homeowners in Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, and unincorporated Flagler County, the expanded homestead exemption could reduce non-school property taxes beginning in 2027.
For local governments, larger exemptions could reduce property-tax revenue at unchanged millage rates. The actual financial impact would depend on local property assessments, budgets, and future decisions regarding tax rates and spending.
The amendment also establishes provisions governing how counties and municipalities may spend certain property-tax revenues.
No. Amendment 3 would not eliminate all property taxes.
School property taxes would remain, and homeowners could continue to owe non-school taxes on assessed values exceeding applicable exemptions. Special assessments and other charges could also remain.
If approved, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, with the second scheduled homestead exemption increase beginning in 2028.
No. Savings would depend on the home's assessed value, existing exemptions, applicable millage rates, and other factors.
No. The homestead exemption applies to qualifying owner-occupied primary residences. Renters would not receive the exemption directly.
Homeowners should consult their county property appraiser for implementation guidance and applicable eligibility requirements.
Florida constitutional amendments require at least 60% voter approval statewide.
With approximately 99% of precincts reporting, Amendment 3 had received 62.02% approval, exceeding the constitutional threshold.
Remaining ballots must be counted, and the statewide results must be certified before the final outcome becomes official.
If approved, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, with additional homestead exemption increases scheduled for 2028.
Palm Coast Local will continue monitoring statewide election results and the potential impact on Flagler County homeowners and local governments.
Official election results: Florida Division of Elections
Disclaimer: Election results are unofficial until certified. This article provides general public information and is not legal, financial, or tax advice. Individual property-tax circumstances may vary.