{"id":287561,"date":"2026-05-28T14:07:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/287561\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:07:25","slug":"desantis-calls-for-special-session-on-constitutional-amendment-to-increase-homestead-exemption-on-property-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/287561\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis calls for special session on constitutional amendment to increase homestead exemption on property taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Governor Ron DeSantis. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n


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Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is calling for a special session of the Florida Legislature during the week of June 1 to consider a constitutional amendment that would raise the homestead exemption for property taxes for up to $250,000 of the property\u2019s assessed value.<\/p>\n

The current homestead property tax exemption is up to $50,000 for homeowners.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday in Tampa, I outlined the Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes plan that will eliminate taxes on homesteads,\u201d said Governor Ron DeSantis in a statement sent out by his press office. \u201cProperty tax revenue collected by local governments has nearly doubled in the past seven years and is expected to reach an astounding $83 billion by 2032. Florida homeowners need relief. Now is the time to stand up for taxpayers, enact a historic reform, and save the home of every Floridian.\u201d<\/p>\n

Property tax revenue collected by local governments has nearly doubled in the past seven years (from $32 billion to $60 billion) and is expected to reach an astounding $83 billion by 2032. Much of that increase is due to new homes and businesses in Florida as the state\u2019s population has increased.<\/p>\n

As proposed by Governor DeSantis, the new amendment to the Constitution would exemot the first $250,000 of a homestead\u2019s value from taxation and requiring, through law, a schedule for full elimination.<\/p>\n

The proposal would require local governments to use remaining property taxes solely for core public needs including public safety, education and schools, infrastructure, and natural resources.<\/p>\n

Desantis also wants to place limits on future property tax assessments on businesses.<\/p>\n

The Governor also wants homeowners to prove residency of up to five years prior to receiving the property tax exemption.<\/p>\n

Requires any person who establishes Florida residency after January 1, 2027, to maintain Florida residency for up to five years prior to receiving the increased homestead exemption.<\/p>\n

The proposal is receiving backlash from local governments whose services could face massive reductions if the proposal is approved by voters.<\/p>\n

DeSantis said he wants to establishes a trust fund to provide grants to local governments to assist with the continuation of core local services.<\/p>\n

The proposed amendment to the Constitution, if ratified by the Republican-controlled state legislature, would need to go in front of state voters for a referendum for their approval.<\/p>\n

Under Florida\u2019s Constitution, any Constitutional amendment must be approved by 60% of the voters to become law.<\/p>\n


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