Crime & Public Safety
Analysis: Proposed Amendment 3 could cut Broward County revenue by hundreds of millions
Broward County, Florida — Broward County may face major budget impacts if Florida’s proposed Amendment 3 is approved by voters.
An analysis cited in reporting estimates Broward could lose more than $300 million by the second year under the measure, which would raise the homestead property tax exemption. The proposal has drawn a mix of endorsements and opposition among Florida officials.
In Miami-Dade, the supervisor of elections and other county officials publicly backed the amendment; the Miami-Dade sheriff has also expressed support. By contrast, statewide groups including the Florida Sheriffs Association and several county leaders have opposed the measure.
Polk County’s sheriff is among those warning it could reduce funding available for public safety. Proponents have argued the amendment would provide tax relief to homeowners while protecting critical government services, and Republican lawmakers have proposed phased increases to the homestead exemption in 2027 and 2028.
Opponents, including a spokesperson for the Vote No campaign, contend the measure would force counties and cities to find revenue elsewhere and that public safety, services, and infrastructure could be cut. Constitutional amendments in Florida require at least 60% voter approval to pass, and the proposal will appear on the statewide ballot for voters to decide.
The budget impact figures for Broward and Miami-Dade were reported as part of an analysis by the Florida Association of Counties; no passage or fiscal mitigation has been documented at this time.
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