State Constitutional Amendments
(Voted on by all registered voters in Florida)
No. 1 Constitutional Amendment
Article III, Section 19
Budget Stabilization Fund
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to increase the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections, require the legislature to transfer the lesser of $750 million or the amount required to reach 25% of the general revenue collections each year unless certain conditions are met, and allow the legislature to withdraw funds for critical state needs.
Yes
No
No. 2 Constitutional Amendment
Article VII, Section 3
Article XII
Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land from Taxation
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to exempt tangible personal property habitually located or typically present on land classified as agricultural, used in the production of agricultural products or for agritourism activities, and owned by the landowner or leaseholder of the agricultural land from ad valorem taxation. If approved this amendment would first apply for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.
Yes
No
No. 3 Constitutional Amendment
Article VII, Sections 4, 6 and 9
Article XII
Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments
This amendment increases the homestead exemption, for all non-school taxes, to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and adjusts for inflation thereafter. It requires the Legislature to prescribe a uniform procedure for counties and municipalities, for their respective levies, to increase the homestead exemption up to full assessed value, and allows special districts, subject to referendum approval, to do the same.
Persons who are not Florida residents on December 31, 2026, will receive the existing homestead exemption upon qualifying for a homestead exemption, with the increased homestead exemption beginning with the fifth year of exemption, to the extent permitted by the U.S. Constitution.
This amendment reduces the annual cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%.
This amendment requires counties and municipalities to use property taxes solely for public safety, education and schools, infrastructure, natural resources, bond debt service, retirement benefits for employees, and operations and administration. Other expenditures may be approved by county officers or county or municipal governing bodies unless prohibited by general law, notwithstanding Article VII, Section 9(a) of the Florida Constitution, which allows counties and municipalities to levy property taxes for their respective purposes.
This amendment takes effect January 1, 2027.
Yes
No
Brevard County Referendum
(Voted on by all registered voters in Brevard County)
Renewal of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Half-Cent Sales Tax
To restore the Indian River Lagoon through infrastructure, capital improvements, capital maintenance projects and programs designed to improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat, remove muck, and reduce pollution, shall Brevard County renew the existing Save Our Indian River Lagoon half-cent sales tax for ten years, and require deposit of all revenue to a trust fund solely for such purposes, with continued citizen committee oversight and annual independent audits?
YES for the ½ cent sales tax
NO against the ½ cent sales tax
School Board Referendum
(Voted on by all registered voters in Brevard County)
Renewal of ad valorem millage to sustain increased teacher pay and other purposes
Shall the School Board renew a one (1) mill ad valorem millage for four years to sustain increased teacher and staff pay, fund technical training for students, and for other similar purposes, to ensure student achievement, recruit and retain teachers and staff with competitive salaries, and distribute funds as required to charter schools based on their proportionate share of district enrollment, with all expenditures reviewed by an independent citizens’ oversight committee.
Yes - FOR RENEWAL OF MILLAGE
No - AGAINST RENEWAL OF MILLAGE
School Board Referendum
(Voted on by all registered voters in Brevard County)
Renewal of half-cent sales surtax for critical school facility, security, and technology upgrades
Shall the half-cent sales surtax approved by the voters in 2014 and 2020 be renewed for ten years to continue critical school facility projects, school security improvements and technology upgrades that keep schools safe and conducive to learning, revenue will be shared with charter schools as per statute based on proportionate share of district enrollment, with all expenditures reviewed by an independent citizens’ oversight committee.
Yes - FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE HALF-CENT SALES TAX
No - AGAINST THE RENEWAL OF THE HALF-CENT SALES TAX
Municipal Amendments and Referenda
(Voted on by all registered voters in the respective municipality)
MALABAR ORDINANCE 2026-05
Amend Section 2.02 Relating To The Composition Of The Town Council
Shall Charter Section 2.02 be amended to provide for at large voting for Town Council members?
Yes, in favor
No opposed
MELBOURNE ORDINANCE 2026-25
AUTHORIZING COUNCIL TO DELEGATE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DUTIES TO ZONING COMMISSION
City Charter requires city council to establish a zoning commission and appoint a board of adjustment. A charter amendment would enable city council to delegate the duties of the board of adjustment to be performed by the zoning commission. Shall Section 8.04 of the City Charter be amended such that the duties and functions of the Board of Adjustment may be delegated by city council to the City zoning commission (Planning and Zoning Board)?
Yes (for approval)
No (for rejection)
MELBOURNE BEACH RESOLUTION 2026-03
General Obligation Bonds for Stormwater and Roadwork Projects
To develop, construct and install stormwater and raodwork transportation projects within the Town of Melbourne Beach shall the Town issue general obligation bonds in one or more series not exceeding $5,000,000 total principal amount, maturing within 20 years of each issuance, with interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, and payable from ad valorem property taxes levied in amounts sufficient to pay debt service on such Bonds?
Yes - For Bonds
No - Against Bonds
PALM BAY ORDINANCE 2026-20
Charter amendment related to the process for filling vacancies on the city council
Shall section 3.062 of the Palm Bay City Charter be amended to provide that in the event of a vacancy on the City Council, if there are 12 months or less remaining in the unexpired term the vacancy may be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the City Council, and if there are more than 12 months remaining in the unexpired term the vacancy shall be filled by election?
Yes
No
Palm Shores Referenda
QUESTION 1: AMEND SECTION 1.05 RELATING TO THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Shall Charter Section 1.05 be amended to provide for a council form of government instead of a strong Mayor form of government?
YES in favor
NO opposed
QUESTION 2: AMEND SECTION 2.02 RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
Shall Charter Section 2.02 be amended to recognize the Town Council is made up of 5 members which includes the Mayor?
YES in favor
NO opposed
QUESTION 3: AMEND SECTION 2.07 TO DELETE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR
Shall Charter Section 2.07 be amended to remove provisions relating to the compensation of Councilmembers and the Mayor?
YES in favor
NO opposed
QUESTION 4: AMEND SECTION 2.09 TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE TOWN MANAGER
Shall Charter Section 2.09 be amended to provide for appointment of a Town Manager and assigned powers and duties thereof?
YES in favor
NO opposed
QUESTION 5: AMEND SECTION 4.01 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
Shall Charter Section 4.01 be amended to provide that the Town Council shall appoint and supervise the Town Clerk?
YES in favor
NO opposed
QUESTION 6: AMEND SECTION 4.03 RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF THE TOWN CLERK
Shall Charter Section 4.03 be amended to provide that the Town Council has the sole authority to remove the Town Clerk?
YES in favor
NO opposed
QUESTION 7: AMEND SECTION 5.01 RELATING TO CREATION AND CONTROL OVER TOWN DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
Shall Charter Section 5.01 be amended to provide that the Town Council is the sole authority to create Town Departments, Offices and Agencies and that the Town Manager directs and supervises town personnel?
YES in favor
NO opposed
QUESTION 8: AMEND SECTION 5.02 RELATING TO SELECTION AND REMOVAL OF TOWN MANAGER
Shall Charter Section 5.02 be amended to provide for the selection and removal of the Town Manager by the Town Council?
YES in favor
NO opposed
QUESTION 9: AMEND SECTION 10.01 RELATING TO seat designation for Mayor and council
Shall Charter Section 10.01 be amended to designate seat numbers for the Mayor and council?
YES in favor
NO opposed
QUESTION 10: AMEND SECTION 11.06 RELATING TO CHARTER AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS TO COMPLY WITH FLORIDA STATE STATUTES
Shall Charter Section 11.06 be amended to comply with state law requiring proposed charter amendments to be adopted by ordinance and state law advertising requirements?
YES in favor
NO opposed