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DeSantis proposed eliminating property taxes. What that could mean for Florida.
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing to eliminate property taxes in Florida — a move that could disproportionately harm public schools and give the state more power over local communities.
Ron DeSantis Is Serious About Ending Property Taxes in Florida—but Will It Work and Who Will Pay the $40 Billion Difference?
At a press conference on Monday, DeSantis reiterated his support for measures to limit or ban the collection of property taxes at the local level in Florida, which bring in more than $40 billion for the state each year.
‘Just eliminate it entirely:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxes
Property taxes are a local issue, not a state one, so an amendment would be required to change the state’s Constitution. But even if lawmakers manage to get such an amendment through, it would still take approval from 60% of Florida voters before amendment could officially pass.
State of the State 2025: Gov. DeSantis outlines plans on property taxes, insurance
DeSantis laid out his proposals in a 30-minute State of the State speech to the Legislature on Tuesday, the first day of the 60-day session.
DeSantis, Florida Republicans push to phase out property taxes – but at what cost?
To remove that revenue stream, lawmakers would need to find a way to make up the money – Florida also doesn't have a state income tax – to avoid closing schools and slashing police budgets, for instance. And if the Sunshine State got rid of property taxes, it'd be the first to do so.
DeSantis wants to eliminate property taxes. Is it realistic?
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing to eliminate property taxes in Florida — a move that could disproportionately harm public schools and give the state more power over local communities. The idea ...
What would be the impacts of Florida eliminating property taxes?
WFLX is asking questions about the impacts if property taxes ended in Florida. We looked into the numbers that could hit your wallet.
Is DeSantis talk of eliminating property taxes serious and possible? Or is it political hot air?
Gov. Ron DeSantis has been touting the idea of eliminating property taxes. He doesn’t offer details, but others filling in the blanks warn it could require doubling the state sales tax or
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Florida property taxes: Unfair burden on homeowners or 'half-baked' plan to end them?
WPTV is looking for answers to the rising cost of homeownership in Florida. Now, Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers are proposing an end to all property taxes — but at what cost?
Leaders in these states are looking to end property taxes: We ‘pay rent’ to the government
As Tax Day nears, fiscally conservative leaders in several states are pushing to abolish property taxes, with one ...
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Economic impact study to explore effect of cutting property taxes in Florida after DeSantis push
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