WE’LL SEE YOU WITH EVERYTHING COMING UP IN JUST A FEW MINUTES, GUYS. ALL RIGHT CHRIS, THANK YOU. BACK TO THAT BREAKING NEWS OUT OF TALLAHASSEE. A NEW PROPOSAL TO CUT HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX NOW UP TO FLORIDA VOTERS IN NOVEMBER. TODAY, LAWMAKERS APPROVING GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS PLAN TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION. THE PROPOSAL WOULD INCREASE THE EXEMPTION TO $250,000, WHICH WOULD ESSENTIALLY GET RID OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR AROUND 60% OF FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS. AND NOW THIS ISSUE HEA
Florida voters to decide on homestead exemption increase in November
Updated: 6:49 AM EDT Jun 3, 2026
Florida voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposal to increase the homestead exemption to $250,000. The Florida Legislature approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan, which could effectively eliminate property taxes for about 60% of homeowners in the state. Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThe measure will require 60% voter approval to take effect.Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —
Florida voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposal to increase the homestead exemption to $250,000.
The Florida Legislature approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan, which could effectively eliminate property taxes for about 60% of homeowners in the state.
Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News
The measure will require 60% voter approval to take effect.
Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.