NewsNBC 6 South FloridaMay 27, 2026Miami-Dade County
Governor DeSantis Proposes Plan to Eliminate Property Taxes for Most Florida Homeowners
Governor Ron DeSantis has introduced a proposal to exempt up to $250,000 of a primary residence's value from property taxes, with a long-term goal of eliminating them entirely. The plan, which requires a two-thirds legislative vote and 60% voter approval, would be debated during a special session starting next week.
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If enacted, this would change how local governments fund essential services like police, fire rescue, and schools by shifting the tax burden and requiring the state to offset revenue losses through a new trust fund.
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