Local officials weigh revenue losses from proposed $250,000 homestead exemption
Columbia County commissioners and Alachua County officials are examining the financial impact of a proposed constitutional amendment that would raise the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027-28 and $250,000 the following year. A provision that would have replaced lost local revenue — originally included in the governor’s proposal — was stripped out by state lawmakers, leaving officials uncertain how municipalities would cover the shortfall. The Hawthorne mayor has also weighed in against the broader property tax elimination push, and Columbia County board members said they are considering early budget preparations in case voters approve the amendment.
Sources: Mainstreet Daily News · WCJB TV20
