The Brief Florida's proposed Amendment 3 would increase the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes from $50,000 to $250,000. Opposition is growing to a proposed constitutional amendment that would significantly expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption ahead of the November election. Florida property tax amendment concernsThe backstory:The Florida Democratic Party has become the latest group to oppose Amendment 3, joining the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association and political committees including Floridians for Shared Prosperity and Vote No on 3. Property tax impactWhat they're saying:House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell said opponents plan to educate voters about how local governments use property tax revenue. "We will have to do our jobs and make sure people understand what local property taxes go toward, so they can make an informed decision," Driskell said.