homestead exemption

Republicans say property taxes have gotten too high. Local governments are concerned the attempt to reduce them would harm their ability to provide important services.

Property Appraiser Shawna Beach recently offered assistance to her county's legislative delegation as the Florida House is weighing various options for property tax relief.

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the elimination of property taxes on primary homes, but these taxes fund many local government services. How would they be replaced?

If passed, it would amend the state constitution to allow larger tax breaks for homeowners by tying an exemption to yearly inflation.

The Property Appraiser's office has scheduled a big outreach effort to ease the filing process.

Some Florida communities have seen a significant increase in their tax rolls by rooting out fraudulent homestead exemption claims. But Leon County…

Tallahassee City Commissioners will continue their budget talks in a workshop Wednesday. Officials started discussions during a meeting last month.…

Local control advocates said the Florida legislature has taken preempting home rule to a new level this session. The legislature wants to extend property…

The full Florida Senate is preparing to take up a modified version of the House’s tax cut proposal. But a property tax measure may be more important to…

The Florida House is advancing its plan for cutting taxes. On top of nearly $300 million in reductions, lawmakers want to increase the homestead exemption…