Duval County Supervisor of Elections Addresses Key Questions on Property Tax Proposal

Duval County Supervisor of Elections addresses key questions on property tax proposal

Voters are asking what the final ballot language will be, how quickly homeowners could see relief and what the impact could be on local governments and schools.

‘Sounds very Mamdani’: DeSantis embraces tax-the-rich message on property taxes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis built his political brand by railing against illegal immigration, “woke” ideology and progressive tax reforms. Now, as he campaigns to slash property taxes, the term-limited Republican is selling a new message more commonly associated…

Reps. Toby Overdorf and Samantha Scott weigh in as Florida property tax overhaul heads to ballot

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Two Florida House members on opposite sides of the state said Tuesday that a newly approved property tax overhaul now headed to the November ballot will give voters the final say on whether to reshape how local governments fund services and how homeowners are taxed. The Florida Legislature this week approved a… The post Reps. Toby Overdorf and Samantha Scott weigh in as Florida property tax overhaul heads to ballot appeared f…

Florida Homestead Tax Exemption: What could go up if property taxes go down?

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Florida Legislature Places Major Property Tax Reform Amendment on November 2026 Ballot

The Florida Legislature has approved a sweeping constitutional amendment that could significantly reshape Florida’s property tax system and affect local government revenues for decades to come. Approved through CS/HJR 1F during the 2026 special session, the proposal would do the following: Expand homestead exemptions Limit future growth in taxable values for many properties Establish new residency requirements for certain tax benefits Create co…

Florida lawmakers pass DeSantis property tax plan, but with carveout for public schools

Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot. The measure increases the existing $50,000 exemption for homestead properties to $150,000 starting in 2027, and it increases to $250,000 in 2028. The exemption, though, doesn’t apply to school taxes, after lawmakers […] The post Florida lawmakers pass DeSantis property tax plan, but with carveout for publ…