Local government advocate says property tax proposal would make Florida ‘more unaffordable’

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 907

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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City and county governments would face major reductions in revenues for essential services if Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to substantially cut homeowners’ property taxes is approved by lawmakers and then 60% of the public as a constitutional amendment later this year.

Advocates for local governments in Florida held emergency “webinars” Monday morning ahead of this week’s special session on the topic to provide as much information as possible to their members on a …

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