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TaxesAug 28, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys

Amendment 3 & Florida Keys Property Taxes: What to Know

Florida voters will decide on Amendment 3 this November, a measure that would dramatically raise homestead exemptions statewide. Monroe County's property appraiser says the Keys may feel less financial pressure from the change than other Florida counties — but the details matter for anyone considering a move here.

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TaxesAug 9, 2026 · Florida Keys Free Press · Florida Keys

Florida Keys Schools Set Lowest Tax Rate in Over a Decade

Monroe County's school district is moving into the 2026–27 budget cycle with a millage rate that hasn't been this low in more than ten years. Even so, rising property values mean the district will collect more total tax revenue than it did last year — a dynamic that matters to anyone thinking about buying in the Keys.