property taxes

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?

The Leon County Commission met on Tuesday to spell out its main budget asks from state and federal lawmakers, as well as their policy priorities, to lobbyists hired to advocate for them.

A new poll from the University of North Florida Public Opinion research lab asked Floridians several questions about hot-button policy issues in Florida.

Leon lawmakers heard concerns about the ongoing talks about changing property taxes in Florida from local elected officials at their county delegation meeting Monday.

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.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has dismissed seven proposed constitutional amendments released by the Florida House to cut property taxes. He calls the House approach a “political game.”

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.

Madison Clerk of Court Billy Washington said he personally would love to see his property tax bill shrink, but has not seen a plan about how local tax revenue would be replaced.