November 2026 Ballot · Amendment 3
What does your fire protection cost?
See what you pay today, what changes if the proposed homestead exemption increase passes, and how different fire district funding models compare — for your actual property.
Now covering Collier and Lee counties — Naples to Cape Coral, Bonita Springs to Lehigh Acres.
Four Funding Scenarios, Side by Side
The calculator compares what each approach means for your annual cost — and for the fire district's ability to maintain service.
Current System
The way things work today — your fire district is funded through the fire portion of your property tax bill.
Homestead Exemption Increase
Amendment 3 on the November 2026 ballot raises the homestead exemption. Without replacement funding, fire district revenue drops.
Hybrid Funding Model
A reduced millage rate combined with a modest fire assessment, designed to maintain current service levels.
Fire Assessment Model
A non-ad valorem assessment replaces the fire property tax entirely — every protected property contributes.
Why This Matters
Fire districts are funded almost entirely by property taxes. If Amendment 3 passes without replacement funding, districts face significant revenue reductions that can affect staffing, response times, stations, and equipment. MyFireTax shows you both sides of the ledger: your savings, and the community trade-offs.
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