DeSantis Signs Bills Targeting Local Government Spending, Property Tax Increases
The law tightens property-tax limits for cities and counties and requires more budget disclosure as voters weigh a homestead exemption expansion.
- On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 4-F and House Bill 1329, legislation designed to increase local government financial transparency and restrict their ability to raise property taxes.
- The new laws serve as the implementation framework for a proposed constitutional amendment that voters will consider in November, which DeSantis argues will protect homeowners from rising property costs.
- Senate Bill 4-F removes personal income growth from millage rate calculations, while House Bill 1329 requires local officials to identify ways to cut proposed budgets by 10% without reducing essential services.
- Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia praised the move, saying this bill clears 'excessive and wasteful spending,' while Democrats warned that reduced revenue could threaten basic services like police and fire.
- The proposed constitutional amendment requires 60 percent support from voters in November to pass; if approved, the homestead exemption would increase to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.
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DeSantis signs bills that add regulations on local goverment taxes and spending
Gray Rohrer ©2026 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a large property tax cut ballot measure central to his message in his last year in office, and on Wednesday he signed two bills in line with that priority. The bills are designed to make it harder for city and county governments to hike property taxes and require them to post more information online about their budgets. “This is something that will be protecti…
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs new Florida property tax law. Here’s what to know
On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law that may have a major impact on local governments trying to raise property taxes.That law — SB 4-F — was approved by lawmakers during the recent property tax special session, which also yielded an amendment cutting property taxes statewide.But unlike that amendment, SB 4-F doesn’t alter the state’s constitution.Instead, SB 4-F serves as an implementation bill for the amendment, w…
DeSantis Says His Homestead Tax Proposal Would Have Been Better
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Florida Taxpayers Gain More Access to Local Spending Information Under Bills Signed by DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two pieces of legislation in Bradenton this week that his administration says are designed to protect Florida taxpayers, increase local government accountability, and support future property tax relief efforts. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 4-F and House Bill 1329, measures focused on limiting local property tax increases and requiring counties and municipalities […]
DeSantis signs property tax, budget transparency bills in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 4F during a stop in Bradenton on Wednesday. It was passed during the recent property tax special session. It’s an implementation bill a…
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