Florida lawmakers send property tax amendment to November ballot
Updated: 1:18 PM EDT Jun 2, 2026
Florida officials approved sending Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to cut homestead property taxes to the November ballot.Lawmakers gathered in Tallahassee for a special session to review Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal.The plan would increase the homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028, a change DeSantis said would eliminate property taxes for about 60% of homeowners.Lawmakers tweaked the governor’s original proposal on Monday to ensure that homeowners would still pay the portion of their property taxes that funds public education.The proposal must be approved by 60% of voters in November.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —
Florida officials approved sending Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to cut homestead property taxes to the November ballot.
Lawmakers gathered in Tallahassee for a special session to review Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal.
The plan would increase the homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028, a change DeSantis said would eliminate property taxes for about 60% of homeowners.
Lawmakers tweaked the governor’s original proposal on Monday to ensure that homeowners would still pay the portion of their property taxes that funds public education.
The proposal must be approved by 60% of voters in November.