‘Here We Come!’ DeSantis Reveals when Florida Lawmakers May Tackle Property Taxes
DeSantis says 70% of property taxes come from nonhomesteaded properties as he seeks support for a plan that would shift costs away from homeowners.
- On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis renewed his property tax overhaul push during a Brevard County roundtable, aiming to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot once the state budget concludes.
- DeSantis plans to prioritize homestead tax relief, arguing about 70% of property tax revenue comes from non-homestead sources like commercial properties and tourists, allowing core services protection through existing budget surpluses.
- Local governments collected nearly $60 billion in property taxes this year, up from $32 billion in 2019, though The Florida Policy Institute estimates eliminating homestead taxes would cost the state $18.5 billion.
- U.S. Senator Rick Scott cautioned that policymakers must explain how to replace lost revenue, while House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell argued lawmakers should prioritize property insurance reform over tax changes.
- Any constitutional amendment requires at least 60% voter support in the November General Election, and the governor must finalize a plan before the mid-August deadline for ballot proposals to proceed.
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