Early voting for the Jan. 29 Presidential Preference Primary Election begins Monday, Jan. 14 and all Florida voters will cast their ballot on Amendment One - the Property Tax Exemption Amendment in this election. NEFAR encourages you to vote YES on Amendment One, which will:

* provide statewide portability up to $500,000 in value for homesteaded Floridians, including school taxes, and is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2007;

* increase the homestead exemption. In addition to the current $25K homestead exemption, the portion between $50-75K would be exempt from property taxes, although the school board portion would still be taxed; (The average savings for this component is $240 a year.)

* create a $25,000 tangible personal property tax exemption for businesses;

* create an assessment cap of 10 percent for all non- homestead property, starting in 2009. This provision does not include school taxes.

For voting locations and hours, contact your local Supervisor of Elections office:
Duval County - (904) 630-1414
St. Johns County - (904) 823-2238
Clay County - (904) 269-6350 or (904) 284-6350
Putnam County - (386) 329- 0224