DeSantis touts property tax amendment, but still laments what it could have been

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 761

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills Wednesday related to the proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot which, if approved, would dramatically expand Florida’s homestead property tax exemption.

The governor said the amendment would address the affordability problem that Floridians say is their top concern, but critics allege its passage would significantly reduce local government revenues, leaving cities and counties with limited options to pay for services citizens rely on.

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