
A non-partisan, not-for-profit organization
Fair Property Tax For All, Inc
2660 SW 3RD Street
Miami, FL 33135-1415
ph: 305-541-9300
fax: 305-541-4644
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We must obtain 611,009 signed petitions by January 31, 2008 from 13 out of the 25 districts based upon the voters that attended the last presidential election in order to comply with the Florida Statutes for petitions.
We thank you for your support.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PETITION FORM
READ THE PRESS RELEASE:
This amendment caps all property taxes at 1.35% of taxable value while preserving SAVE OUR HOMES and all HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS. This plan cuts property taxes by $8 billion and reduces property tax collections by 26% statewide.
Ballot Title:
1.35% property tax cap, unless voter approved
Ballot Summary:
Provides that the total property tax on any parcel of real property shall never exceed 1.35% of the highest taxable value of the property. This property tax limit shall apply to all property taxes except property taxes approved by voters. Distribution of revenue from parcels that have reached the 1.35% limit shall be determined by general law. Does not amend Save Our Homes, the Homestead Exemption, or any other exemption.
FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT:
Article VII, Section 9 of the State Constitution is amended by adding a new Paragraph (c) to read:
ARTICLE VII FINANCE AND TAXATION
SECTION 9. Local taxes.–
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Constitution, the maximum amount of all ad valorem taxes collected by counties,
school districts, municipalities, and special districts on any parcel of real property shall not, when combined, exceed 1.35% of the parcel’s highest taxable value. The term “taxable value” refers to the value of real property to which millage rates are applied. The Legislature shall, by general law, provide for the distribution of tax revenues derived from parcels for which the combined ad valorem tax levies exceed 1.35% of the parcel’s highest taxable value. This subsection does not apply to ad valorem taxes levied for the payment of bonds issued pursuant to Section 12 of this Article or levied for periods not longer than two years when authorized by a vote of the electors.
ARTICLE AND SECTION BEING CREATED OR AMENDED
Article VII, Section 9, Paragraph (c)
Please click here to see .pdf document for Limit on Total Property Taxes Paid by Individual Parcels at 1.35% of Taxable Value.
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FAIR PROPERTY TAX FOR ALL, INC and mail to 2660 SW 3 ST, Miami, FL 33135.
Fair Property Tax For All, Inc
2660 SW 3RD Street
Miami, FL 33135-1415
ph: 305-541-9300
fax: 305-541-4644
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