Florida Amendment 3 projected to pass: what changes in Miami
See the projected Amendment 3 result, when the exemption changes, which tax lines it affects and how the school vote differs.
Unofficial results checked November 4, 2026, at 2:20 a.m. Eastern.
NBC6 projects that Florida’s Amendment 3 passed. Its results page showed 4,894,305 yes votes (62.01%) and 2,998,348 no votes (37.99%), with 99% of the expected vote counted when refreshed. For Miami-Dade homeowners, the next question is when the larger property-tax exemption starts and which parts of the bill it affects. NBC6 results
That is a news organization’s projection, not a certified result. The amendment required 60% statewide approval, so a simple majority would not have been enough. Miami-Dade amendment explanation
Does this lower the bill I have now?
The county’s explanation places the amendment’s effective date at January 1, 2027, with the first exemption increase applying to the 2027 tax year. It does not describe a reduction to a 2026 tax bill already issued. A second increase is scheduled for 2028. The county places its first budget impact in October 2027, a different date from the start of the homeowner’s tax year.
New Florida residents face another clock: the county says the increased exemption becomes available in their fifth year of eligibility. Moving to Miami and buying a home does not automatically confer the larger exemption immediately. Confirm your eligibility with the property appraiser before using the higher amount in an estimate.
The increased homestead exemption concerns non-school property taxes. The Martin County Property Appraiser describes exemption levels of $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028 for people meeting the stated residency requirement. These are exemptions from taxable value, not dollar amounts deducted from a tax bill. Property appraiser explanation
Which part of my bill changes?
| Bill component | What the amendment means |
|---|---|
| Eligible non-school property taxes | The larger exemption can reduce the taxable value used for these levies |
| School property taxes | The new non-school exemption does not reduce these levies |
| Charges such as solid-waste assessments | These are separate from taxes calculated using property value |
Sources: property appraiser amendment explanation and Miami-Dade tax estimator.
What about Miami-Dade’s school-tax vote?
That is a separate election question. The county’s adopted ballot resolution asks to renew the existing one-mill school levy from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031. It supports school operations, instructional compensation and safety. This article does not report an outcome for that referendum. School referendum resolution
For the statewide executive result, see Florida’s governor vote and Miami policy questions.
A renewal would maintain that levy rate. It would not automatically cancel the larger non-school exemption. The two decisions affect different tax lines, and the amount paid still depends on the applicable taxable value.
For a household estimate, use the property’s own values in the official Miami-Dade estimator. Check its tax-year and rate assumptions. An election result establishes the policy change, but it does not establish your final bill.