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October 08, 2026 • 12 Pages • Volume 24 • Issue 04
Celebrating 23 Years 2002 - 2026
City Of Hollywood To Host Information Sessions On Property Tax Amendment 3
By City of Hollywood
Oct 8, 2026
The City Of Hollywood Will Host Two Community Information Sessions This Month To Help Residents Better Understand Proposed Property Tax Amendment 3 And Its Potential Impact On Property Taxes, City Revenues And Municipal Services. Deputy City Manager Adam Reichbach Will Lead The “Understanding Amendment 3” Sessions On Wednesday, October 14th At 5:30 p.m. In Room 215 At Hollywood City Hall And Monday, October 19th At 5:30 p.m. In Room 219, Commission Chambers.
The proposed amendment would increase the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes from $50,000 to $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2028 and to $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2029. It would also require the Florida Legislature to create a schedule for the full elimination of homestead property taxes, although no deadline or replacement revenue source has been identified. The amendment would also reduce the annual assessment increase cap for non-homesteaded properties from 10% to 5%.
Property taxes currently account for approximately 46% of Hollywood's General Fund, which supports many of the services residents use every day. Public safety alone represents approximately 66% of General Fund expenditures. Property tax revenue also supports parks and recreation, roads and sidewalks, street lighting, beach safety and maintenance, emergency management, code compliance, community centers and other City services.
Current projections estimate the amendment could result in a $20.3 Million reduction in City revenue in Fiscal Year 2028 and $33.9 Million in Fiscal Year 2029.
Residents are encouraged to attend either session to learn more about the proposed amendment, how property taxes fund local services and the potential impact on Hollywood.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. Hollywood City Hall, Room 215, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33020.
Monday, October 19th, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. City Hall, Room 219 (Commission Chambers), 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33020.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Join in the fun at the Hispanic Heritage Festival presented by the City of Hollywood, in partnership with the Hispanic Affairs Council, Koffee Kult and La Casita Tropical.
The event is Saturday, October 10th, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle.
It's time to Celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage with an afternoon and evening filled with live music, cultural performances, dancing and entertainment representing Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Peru.