Taxes June 17, 2026
Here’s Why DeSantis’ Property Tax Plan Could Be Unconstitutional
The Florida Supreme Court has already shot down a five-year residency requirement for property tax benefits.
Taxes June 17, 2026
The Florida Supreme Court has already shot down a five-year residency requirement for property tax benefits.
Taxes June 12, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to slash property taxes on Floridians’ primary homes has attracted an unlikely coalition of opponents: anti-tax advocates.
Taxes June 2, 2026
The proposal will ask Florida voters in November to provide a $250,000 exemption on homesteaded properties, a move that would radically overhaul how local governments raise and spend money.
Taxes June 2, 2026
State lawmakers also gutted a proposal to spend $5.5 million alerting property owners about the ballot amendment.
Taxes June 1, 2026
Orange County cities and towns like Belle Isle, Winter Garden, Oakland and Ocoee would stand to lose between 25% and 33% of their total property tax collections if Gov. Ron DeSantis' property tax plan is realized.
Taxes May 29, 2026
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doubled down on his plan to phase out property taxes on homeowners’ primary residences, saying local governments should turn to uber-wealthy landowners to shore up their budgets from the lost revenue.
Taxes May 28, 2026
After more than a year of publicly hyping the idea of major property tax relief, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday finally unveiled what he called a plan to deliver it. What he did not unveil was an actual proposal.
Taxes May 27, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he was calling the Legislature back to Tallahassee on Monday to add an amendment to the ballot that would eventually raise the homestead exemption to $500,000, eliminating property taxes for 92% of those Floridians.