2026 Elections: Property Taxes and Housing Policy Changes

The 2026 elections brought major changes to property taxes and housing policy that could impact real estate investors. Voters in Florida, North Carolina, California, and Hawaii approved measures affecting property tax relief, housing affordability, and infrastructure development. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down Florida's expanded homestead exemption and new assessment limits for rental properties, North Carolina's property tax restrictions, California's more than $36 billion in authorized housing bonds, and Hawaii's new infrastructure financing program. Find out how these changes could affect rental property expenses, housing supply, and investment opportunities in the years ahead. Looking for rental property investment opportunities? Schedule a complimentary strategy session with a RealWealth investment counselor at www.RealWealth.com/Schedule. Sources: Greenberg Traurig: 2026 Florida general election overview Florida Senate amendment text (non-homestead 5% cap) Florida Trend: new-resident waiting period CPA Practice Advisor: NC property tax cap results CalMatters: Prop 1 passes KQED: Prop 37 homeownership bond passes Hoover Institution: Prop 37 details Civil Beat: Hawaii RISE bonds results Honolulu Star-Advertiser: RISE bonds approved