Momentum for eliminating property taxes faces multiple obstacles, risks

Property tax reform is a hot-button issue as Florida legislators get ready for the 2026 legislative session.

Total property taxes levied in Florida are up nearly 110% in the past decade.
Total property taxes levied in Florida are up nearly 110% in the past decade.
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Chatter about eliminating the property tax in Florida started to percolate in February — beginning with Gov. Ron DeSantis. In a signal to the Legislature, he floated the idea, saying if you own a home in Florida, “your homesteaded property, I think you should be able to own that free and clear of the government.”

 

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