NewsNBC 6 South FloridaMay 27, 2026Miami-Dade County
Governor DeSantis Calls Special Session to Eliminate Homestead Property Taxes
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a special legislative session to propose a constitutional amendment that would phase out homestead property taxes in Florida. The plan would initially raise the homestead exemption limit to $250,000, a move the Governor claims would eliminate property taxes for 60% of Florida homeowners.
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If passed by the legislature and approved by 60% of voters, this amendment would significantly reduce local government revenue, potentially impacting funding for municipal services like emergency response and infrastructure while lowering annual property tax bills for eligible homeowners.
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PersonDaniel PerezOrganizationMiami-Dade County Property AppraiserPersonCragin MostellerPersonFentrice DriskellPersonRon DeSantisOrganizationFlorida House of RepresentativesPersonBlaise IngogliaOrganizationBroward County Property AppraiserOrganizationFlorida Association of CountiesOrganizationFlorida Senate