Palm Valley and Ponte Vedra Community Associations Host Amendment 3 Town Hall
County Administrator Joy Andrews was the featured speaker
Key Points
- County has been preparing since May for the potential fiscal effects of proposed Property Tax Amendment 3, including reviewing services, staffing, contracts, capital projects, fees, and funding sources.
- $100 million in capital improvement projects have been placed on hold, while approximately $8.6 million in positions and vacant-position funding has been identified for reassessment after the November election.
- County reserves are being strengthened with $31.2 million in emergency response reserves and an additional $30 million in General Fund reserves designated for financial resiliency in response to Amendment 3
On September 30, the Palm Valley and Ponte Vedra Community Associations hosted a town hall meeting on Property Tax Amendment 3 at the Ponte Vedra County Library. County Administrator Joy Andrews presented information about the potential fiscal effects of proposed Property Tax Amendment 3,
The County has created a dedicated webpage at sjcfl.us/amendment-3 with an overview of the proposed amendment, estimated effects on County revenue, information about the current allocation of property tax dollars, and links to official sources.
According to the Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research, if the amendment passes, St. Johns County could experience estimated property tax revenue reductions of:
- $68.3 million in FY 2028
- $136.1 million in FY 2029
- $191.6 million in FY 2032
The County does not advocate for or against the amendment. Its responsibility is to provide factual information to residents and prepare for either result.
St. Johns County announced the Board of County Commissioners adopted the $1.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including a flat millage rate, during its Second Public Hearing on September 15, 2026. Details on the budget are available on the Office of Management and Budget webpage.
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