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Died SENATE · SESSION 2026

No. SB 280

Assessment of Homestead Property
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SPONSOR
Bernard
FILED BY
Mack Bernard — District 24, Democrat [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
On the effective date of the amendment to the State Constitution proposed by SJR 278 or a similar joint resolution having substantially the same specific intent and purpose, if such amendment is approved at the next general election or at an earlier special election specifically authorized by law for that purpose
DIED IN
Finance and Tax

Filed under Taxes & Budget.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Assessment of Homestead Property; Limiting the assessed value upon change of ownership of homestead property having a prior assessed value below a certain amount when the person acquiring the property is entitled to a homestead exemption, etc.

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Plain English Summary

AI-GENERATED
Caps assessed value growth for new homestead owners.

When a homestead owner buys a home previously assessed under $500,000, the new assessed value is capped at 150% of the prior year's value.

This prevents a sudden spike in property taxes for buyers of lower-value homes, even if the sale price is higher.

The cap applies only if the buyer is entitled to a homestead exemption and the prior assessed value was below the threshold.

After the first year, standard annual assessment limits apply to the property.

KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1 New Cap on Assessed Value After Sale majors. 193.155(3)(a)

AILimits the assessed value of a homestead property to 150% of its prior year's value if the new owner is eligible for a homestead exemption and the property was previously assessed below $500,000.

“the property's assessed value may not exceed 150 percent of its assessed value in the preceding year” bill text, line 26 →
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Finance and Tax
1/13/2026
Introduced
11/17/2025
Referred to Finance and Tax; Appropriations; Rules
10/23/2025
Filed
STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 193.155
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