Okaloosa County and municipal public information staff members within the County will be distributing information in the coming weeks about the upcoming property tax ballot measure known as Amendment 3.
On June 2, 2026, the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives jointly approved House Joint Resolution 1-F, Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes, for placement on the November 3, 2026, ballot. This proposed constitutional amendment would increase the homestead exemption for primary residences to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. School district taxes would not be subject to the increased exemption.
The purpose of the joint public information effort is to provide comprehensive resources and information to the public on how property taxes are spent, why the funds are collected and invested locally, and how it impacts necessary services like public safety and infrastructure improvements.
The information will be distributed via a website, social media and in-person speaking engagements with the public. The website will compile information from multiple sources into one location for easy access. The website can be accessed at https://myokaloosa.com/okaloosapropertytax.
Officials from the Board of County Commissioners and the municipalities are encouraging residents to review all information compiled from this educational effort to ensure voters are sufficiently informed before they enter their polling place.
Voter information, including voter registration and ballots, can be found on the Supervisor of Elections website at https://www.voteokaloosa.gov/.
