Florida property tax cut plan backed by DeSantis heads to November ballot after legislative approval

Florida lawmakers pass DeSantis property tax proposal. Now it's up to the voters

The Legislature overhauled the proposal so that it would not apply to the property taxes used to fund Florida’s public school system. The post Florida lawmakers pass DeSantis property tax proposal. Now it’s up to the voters appeared first on Orlando Weekly.

Florida homeowners may get a huge tax break — but newcomers face a major catch

As Americans continue to flee high-tax blue states for lower-tax destinations, Florida lawmakers have just passed what supporters describe as a major win for economic freedom.Moving to provide long-term property tax relief for residents, the Florida Legislature has cleared a historic, DeSantis-backed constitutional amendment for the November 2026 general election ballot that could eliminate non-school property taxes for many homeowners through a…

Brevard legislators unanimously back DeSantis property tax proposals

Florida lawmakers passed a bill to eliminate property taxes on primary homes. Voters decide the fate in November.

Hillsborough commissioners request report on property tax reform impacts

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) - Hillsborough commissioners are gathering information about how the state's property tax relief plan will impact the county. Legislators passed DeSantis' proposal during a special session on Tuesday. Voters will see the amendment on the ballot in November. If approved by 60% of voters, the measure would raise the homestead exemption [...]

Century Stands To Lose About $10K A Year If Property Taxes Are Cut : NorthEscambia.com

If voters approve a property tax cut in November, the impact on the Town of Century will be negligible because most of the town’s revenue is not generated by property taxes. The impact on the town in the first year (FY 2027-2028) with a $150,000 homestead exemption is estimated at $9,320, according to an estimate by [...]

It’s up to the voters now: Legislature OKs DeSantis property tax proposal

Sen. Bryan Avila closes on his the resolution he sponsored to reduce property taxes during a special session on June 2, 2026. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix)Florida voters will be asked to sharply curtail the property taxes cities and counties rely upon under a far-reaching resolution championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and approved Tuesday by a supermajority of the Florida Legislature. The proposed constitutional amendment must get a “ye…