property tax

Under the plan, homeowners whose primary home has a taxable value of $150 thousand or less would pay property taxes only for schools starting next year. That value would go up to $250 thousand in 2028.

Monroe County Mayor Michelle Lincoln sent a letter Friday to members of the Florida Legislature expressing deep concerns over the proposed bill, known as SJR 2-F, just ahead of the start of Monday's special legislative session in Tallahassee.

The Florida Association of Counties has warned of the potential impacts to renters and local businesses if a proposal to slash property taxes changes the state constitution.

A September 2025 state analysis found that 28% of Florida’s primary residences have a market value of $250,000 or below, and 76% are valued at $500,000 or below.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will ask lawmakers to schedule a referendum in November to gradually eliminate most property taxes.

Florida school districts have control over some of the local tax money they receive and have the ability to decrease tax rates, but all taxes that school districts levy have some level of state control.

On "The Florida Roundup," Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, explained why he supports a special session for redistricting, digging into property tax reform and more.

Florida lawmakers next week will start the 2026 legislative session. With hundreds of bills filed for consideration during the session.

The Florida Legislature is poised to pass several proposed constitutional amendments that would change local property taxes if approved by voters. Cutting or getting rid of most property taxes may not make buying a home more affordable though.

Fears of decimated fire departments dominated Tuesday’s Florida House committee hearing on proposals to slash property taxes.

On "The Florida Roundup," host Tom Hudson spoke separately to Paul Renner and David Jolly about their bid to become Florida's next governor.

Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to jab at House Republicans over property taxes on Wednesday and insisted that voters should be given just one proposed constitutional amendment to overhaul the system instead of multiple proposals.