Florida House Advances Bill that Will Clear Most Home Property Taxes Which if Approved Will Take Effect in 2027

House-passed proposal to eliminate homestead taxes would undercut public safety in 116 cities, lawmaker says

This week, Republicans pushed to pass legislation in the House that would place a question on the November ballot asking voters to phase out homestead property taxes over 10 years, beginning in January 2027. The measure includes language prohibiting local governments from reducing police, fire rescue and other first responder-related levies below current levels. It would also exempt School District taxes. That all sounds attractive on paper, Wes…

Path for property tax cuts in Florida remains unclear as legislative session reaches final weeks

Members of the Florida House of Representatives on Thursday approved perhaps the most aggressive property tax proposal in state history. But with the Senate hesitant and time running short, the biggest fight over the future of those taxes may still lie ahead.The House plan would eliminate non-school property taxes on primary homes if voters approve the change on the 2026 ballot. Supporters say it would deliver historic tax relief, but the propos…

Florida House advances bill that will clear most home property taxes which if approved will take effect in 2027

If 60 percent of voters approve the measure, it would take effect in the 2027 tax year, but the Senate has not advanced anything similar yet.

Florida House advances bill to repeal most property taxes; future in Senate uncertain - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

As Tallahassee reaches the midway point of its regular session, the Florida House has passed a bill that would repeal most property taxes. In an 80-30 vote, the joint resolution advanced to the Florida Senate. Under the proposal, all non-school homesteaded property taxes will be abolished starting on Jan. 1, 2027. Touting the accomplishment, House Speaker Daniel Perez, a Republican from Miami, said in a statement: “(T)his may well be the most a…

Florida House advances homestead tax cut amendment as Senate hesitates

Florida House Republicans are advancing a proposal that could ask voters to significantly scale back homestead property taxes, but the measure faces an uncertain future in the Senate.

Florida House approves property tax reform plan

The Florida House advanced a plan to largely scrap property taxes, raising questions about how cities and counties will pay for basic services.