Florida House passes proposed amendment to immediately phase out property taxes

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 1,302

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Florida House of Representatives approved a joint resolution on Thursday to put in motion a possible constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would completely end non-school property taxes for homesteaded properties beginning on Jan. 1, 2027.

The final vote was 80-30, with all Republicans supporting the proposal and all Democrats opposing it.

The chances of Floridians actually voting on the amendment are long, however. The Florida Senate has yet to propose any bill …

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