Changes to Homestead Tax Assessment Transfers

Original title: Homestead Assessment Limitation Transfer

March 13, 2026

Companion · HB 6027same policy, House version

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The Frame

What this does

Homeowners moving to a new property may see changes in their property tax liability based on how their previous homestead's assessment difference is calculated and applied to their new home, capped at a maximum benefit of $500,000.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Florida homeowners

Homeowners who move and seek to transfer their homestead assessment limitation to a new property are subject to the updated calculation methods.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill updates how homeowners can transfer their property tax assessment savings when moving to a new home. It clarifies the calculation methods for transferring these tax benefits, known as ',' to ensure they align with the Florida State Constitution.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'portability' in the context of this bill?

refers to the ability of a homeowner to transfer their (the difference between the market value and the capped assessed value) from a previous home to a new one.

Does this bill change the $500,000 cap on tax savings?

No, the bill maintains the $500,000 limit on the difference between the and the assessed value when transferring homestead benefits.

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Constitutional Alignment

The bill explicitly states its purpose is to conform existing statutes to the State Constitution, suggesting a previous discrepancy in how portability was applied.

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