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HJR 213

Modification of Limitations on Property Assessment Increases

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Griff Griffitts

HJR 213 modifies property tax assessment limits for homestead and nonhomestead properties, ensuring stable funding for law enforcement in Florida.

Added to Second Reading Calendar
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Bill Summary · HJR 213

Summary of HJR 213: Modification of Limitations on Property Assessment Increases

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HJR 213
Title: Modification of Limitations on Property Assessment Increases
Status: Now in Select Committee on Property Taxes
Introduced: October 16, 2025
Classification: Joint Resolution
Subject: Constitutional Amendments, Concurrent

HJR 213 proposes amendments to the Florida State Constitution aimed at modifying the limitations on property assessment increases for both homestead and nonhomestead properties. The resolution also includes provisions to ensure that counties and municipalities do not reduce total funding for law enforcement.

Main Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of HJR 213 is to:
- Adjust the assessment limits for property taxes to provide more predictable and manageable increases for property owners.
- Safeguard funding for law enforcement agencies by prohibiting reductions in their budgets by local governments.

Key Provisions

The resolution proposes several significant changes to the Florida Constitution:

Modifications to Property Assessment Increases

  1. Assessment Changes:

    • Homestead properties will be assessed at just value as of January 1 of the year following the effective date of the amendment.
    • Assessments for all levies, except school district levies, will change once every three years, with increases capped at:
      • 3% of the previous year's assessment, or
      • The percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers.
    • School district levies will see annual assessment changes, also capped at the same limits.

  2. New Homestead Assessments:

    • New homesteads established by individuals who have previously received a homestead exemption may be assessed at less than just value, with specific calculations provided to determine the assessed value.

  3. Historic Property Assessment:

    • The legislature may allow counties and municipalities to assess historic properties based on their character or use, subject to local ordinances.

Funding for Law Enforcement

  • The bill explicitly prohibits counties and municipalities from reducing total funding for law enforcement, ensuring that public safety remains a priority in local budgets.

Who Would Be Affected?

  • Property Owners: Individuals owning homestead and nonhomestead properties will experience changes in how their properties are assessed for tax purposes.
  • Local Governments: Counties and municipalities will need to adjust their budgeting practices to comply with the new funding requirements for law enforcement.
  • Law Enforcement Agencies: These agencies will benefit from guaranteed funding levels, which could enhance their operational capabilities.

Procedural Aspects

  • The resolution was filed and referred to multiple committees on October 16, 2025, including the Select Committee on Property Taxes, State Affairs Committee, and Ways & Means Committee.
  • The bill is set to be submitted to the electors of Florida for approval or rejection at the next general election or at a special election authorized by law.

Conclusion

HJR 213 seeks to provide a balanced approach to property tax assessments while ensuring that law enforcement funding remains stable. If passed, it could significantly impact property owners and local government budgeting practices across Florida.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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