Florida, Property Taxes

Some Florida lawmakers express caution about full property tax abolition
Republican lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis have been pushing for a study on eliminating property taxes in Florida. But some lawmakers are concerned about how local governments will make up the lost revenue.
Why Abolishing Florida Property Taxes is Problematic
A bold proposal that aims to eliminate property taxes in the Sunshine State has roused concerns from economists, and rightly so.
Ron DeSantis Is Serious About Ending Property Taxes in Florida—but Will It Work and Who Will Pay the $40 Billion Difference?
At a press conference on Monday, DeSantis reiterated his support for measures to limit or ban the collection of property taxes at the local level in Florida, which bring in more than $40 billion for the state each year.
Florida lawmakers weigh property tax cuts; economic study to assess potential impact
Gov. Ron DeSantis in recent weeks has called for cutting property taxes, while also criticizing spending by local governments.
Does Florida Gov. DeSantis want to cut property taxes?
Following his State of the State address, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wants to propose a state constitutional change to eliminate property taxes. If proposed and passed, that venture would likely hit the 2026 ballot for Florida residents to vote on,
Florida’s DeSantis Pushes Unusual Plan to Abolish Property Taxes
Florida has no income tax, and now Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing a plan to eliminate the state’s property levies as well.
Could Florida property taxes go away during the 2025 Legislative Session?
FLORIDA TODAY's John Torres discusses the 2025 legislative session with reporters James Call and John Kennedy in this excerpt fro the Florida Pulse.
Florida Gov. DeSantis talks property taxes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has expressed interest in cutting property taxes, but said he's limited by the state Constitution. He referred to the "homestead" exemption as "not adequate." Is it private property or not?
Florida’s menu of property tax cut options
RON DESANTIS wants property taxes gone — or reduced, at the very least. State lawmakers started looking at the big picture of what it would take during a state Senate Finance and Tax Committee meeting Wednesday.
Study eyed for Florida property tax changes
Expect an economic impact study as a first step as discussions ramp up about the future of property taxes in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis in recent weeks has called for cutting property taxes, while also criticizing spending by local governments.
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Tax rebates for Florida homeowners? This new bill could make it happen
Property taxes have become a hot-button issue in Florida recently, with many lawmakers looking to eliminate them altogether.
DeSantis brings up eliminating Florida property tax again during DOGE presser
For the second time in as many weeks, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has again supported the idea of doing away with property ...
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Florida's Democratic lawmakers have a mixed response to DeSantis's State of the State address
House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell says if the state cuts property taxes, the fall-out will be on the shoulders of local ...
State of the State 2025: Gov. DeSantis outlines plans on property taxes, insurance
DeSantis laid out his proposals in a 30-minute State of the State speech to the Legislature on Tuesday, the first day of the ...
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DeSantis softens call for end to property taxes, floats other options to lower asessments
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis appears to be softening his call to eliminate property taxes in Florida. DeSantis put local governments on notice when he announced on social media he’d ...