Property Taxes

Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot.

Democrats warned the measure could "bankrupt" local governments. If approved by the Legislature, it will appear on the November ballot.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for the Legislature to convene Monday to consider his proposal, which, if they approve it, would appear on the November ballot. At least 60% of voters would need to support the measure for it to take effect.

A proposal asking voters in November to eliminate most homestead property taxes cleared the House Thursday, while the Senate has yet to advance a similar measure.

The Okaloosa Legislative Delegation heard from constituents Monday night in Shalimar.

A proposed constitutional amendment that would increase the homestead property-tax exemption for residents who have property insurance is ready to go to the Florida House after the 2026 legislative session starts in January.

In the latest installment of the University of South Florida's Debate-A-Bull speaker series, a panel of experts discussed the prospect of nixing state property taxes.

The Legislature in Tallahassee on Friday began exploring in earnest proposals that would reduce or eliminate property taxes, a populist move that would dramatically help with housing affordability but could fundamentally change how communities pay for local government services, including fire departments, trash pickup, city parks, and more.

On "The Florida Roundup," Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, digs into reducing property taxes. He said the House is trying to get ideas out there to stir a conversation.

If a constitutional amendment to significantly reduce or eliminate property taxes were on the ballot, 65% would support that. Only 15% oppose it, with 20% unsure.