Byron Donalds Says Property Tax Amendment Needed Fiscal Impact Study Before Legislators Approved It

Byron Donalds says property tax amendment needed fiscal impact study before legislators approved it

Gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, a former member of the Florida House, says legislators should have had more information on the homestead exemption increase question before they advanced it to the November ballot. “They moved it very, very quickly. I think that they needed to have a fiscal impact study before it left Tallahassee, but that’s not how it works,” Donalds said on “This Week in South Florida.” The question is salient in part bec…

Florida Property Tax Amendment Could Reshape the 2026 Election

Florida’s 2026 election cycle is beginning to revolve around an issue that affects nearly every homeowner in the state: property taxes. While the Governor’s race and several competitive congressional contests continue to dominate campaign headlines, the debate over Florida’s proposed Property Tax Amendment is rapidly emerging as one of the most significant political battles on next year’s ballot. The amendment would ask voters to approve a major…

Skepticism About Florida's Homestead Tax Amendment Is Growing

Several municipal leaders, including some county tax collectors and property appraisers, are concerned that if the referendum is approved the reduction in revenues could complicate the repayment of municipal bonds. The concerns about the future of the stability of municipal bonds in Florida are getting so intense, daily trade newspaper The Bond Buyer has increased coverage the Sunshine State situation. The post Skepticism About Florida’s Homeste…

The Right Direction (Part 2): Property-tax reform will force local accountability - The West Volusia Beacon

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to get rid of property tax on homestead property in the state of Florida is causing consternation. If it comes to pass, Florida will be the only state in the United States with no state income tax and moving toward no property tax on residents’ homestead. I want to […] An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe for as little as $3.9…

Hillsborough report highlights ‘drastic’ impact of property tax cuts, what residents stand to lose

Proposed property tax cuts could jeopardize parks, aging, and children’s services in Hillsborough County. Hiring freezes, layoffs, and additional taxes and fees are also on the table.​Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) funding may be on the chopping block as well if voters approve recently passed property tax reform legislation in November. The plan, championed by outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis, would increase the homestead exemption from $50,000 to…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes To Eliminate Property Taxes - Real Estate Investing Today

Regulations & Taxes According to Realtor.com, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a major overhaul of the state’s property tax system that could eliminate property taxes for most owner-occupied homes. He has called for a special legislative session to consider placing a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would make homestead properties tax-free. If lawmakers approve the