Florida property tax plan: Counties work to understand scope of impact with potential losses in the millions

Property tax overhaul headed to ballot

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

Florida property tax plan: Counties work to understand scope of impact with potential losses in the millions

Government officials are working to assess the impact of the new property tax reform referendum that would raise the homestead exemption and lower property tax bills."We're looking to our administrator who's also working with the Office of Management and Budget to determine what impact it will have," Palm Beach County Commissioner Bobby Powell said.WATCH BELOW: Florida property tax plan: What it means for Palm Beach County Florida property tax p…

Okaloosa leaders brace for impact as property tax legislation heads to November ballot

From Crestview to Destin, Okaloosa leaders are preparing for significant budget cuts after the Florida Legislature voted to send a property tax exemption proposal to voters this November, a measure they say will drain millions from municipal wallets and shift finical decision making away from communities they represent.

Ingoglia defends property tax plan

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia had a message for South Florida voters Wednesday: