property tax

Florida lawmakers will convene for a special session next week. It does not include work on the state budget or property tax cuts pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

House lawmakers have passed a sweeping property tax plan. The Senate isn't on board but has yet to share its own plan.

Florida House leaders think discussions to reduce or eliminate homesteaded property tax should be held during the regular annual session that starts Tuesday.

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?

On "The Florida Roundup," House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, digs into reducing property taxes. He said the House is trying to stir a conversation.

Floridians may see these property tax proposals on the 2026 ballot.

Critics worry eliminating or reducing the property tax would limit local governmental services.

Florida voters will have the final say. Property tax proposals are expected to appear on the 2026 election ballot.