Byron Donalds Is 'Supportive' of Gov. DeSantis' Desire to Cut Property Taxes, Wants More Details

Is DeSantis right that most Florida property tax dollars come from vacation homes, businesses?

As Florida’s Republican leaders consider overhauling the state’s property tax system, Gov. Ron DeSantis recently zeroed in on tax changes for primary homes, or homestead properties.

‘Stupid' vs. ‘small and petty.' The DeSantis-Perez tax battle rumbles on

The battle between the GOP leaders over property taxes isn't abating as next year’s session looms.

Florida Voters Lean Toward Eliminating Property Taxes, UNF Poll Shows

Florida voters are nearly evenly divided on whether to eliminate property taxes for homeowners, according to a new statewide survey from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab. The poll, conducted Oct. 15–25 among 728 likely voters, found that 49 percent support abolishing property taxes while 43 percent oppose the idea. The remaining respondents were undecided or declined to answer. Property taxes generate about $40 billi…

Byron Donalds is 'supportive' of Gov. DeSantis' desire to cut property taxes, wants more details

Gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds likes what he’s hearing from Gov. Ron DeSantis regarding eliminating homestead property taxes, but he wants to make sure essential services aren’t cut. “I support what the Governor’s position has been about removing homestead property taxes on the people of Florida. The thing we have to make sure we do is when it comes to essential services that have historically been funded by those taxes — talking about Sh…

Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts House property tax proposals as 'half measures'

Gov. Ron DeSantis made clear Wednesday he's not on board with the Florida Houses multi-pronged approach to property tax reform, calling the chambers newly unveiled package "milquetoast" and warning it could doom efforts to deliver real relief to homeowners.At a press event in Tampa, DeSantis said the House's eight proposals seven of which are constitutional amendments all designed to give voters a menu of options for cutting or capping local pro…

House tax proposals analyzed

A panel of state economists is set to review the financial impact of a series of Florida House proposals aimed at cutting property taxes. The Revenue Estimating Conference will convene Friday for an “impact” meeting to assess seven proposed constitutional amendments and one bill tied to the property tax reductions. The proposals, released October 16 by House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, come as part of a broader push by House Republicans to re…