Property tax amendment would save billions, put local services in question

Posted on June 5, 2026

The Florida Legislature has voted to place a sweeping property tax reform proposal championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on the November 2026 ballot, setting up a high-stakes vote that could save homesteaded property owners billions of dollars while drastically reshaping how local governments are funded across the state — forcing cities and counties to decide what services they will be able to continue providing to residents.

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