Byron Donalds Says Property Tax Amendment Needed Fiscal Impact Study Before Legislators Approved It

Byron Donalds says property tax amendment needed fiscal impact study before legislators approved it

Gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, a former member of the Florida House, says legislators should have had more information on the homestead exemption increase question before they advanced it to the November ballot. “They moved it very, very quickly. I think that they needed to have a fiscal impact study before it left Tallahassee, but that’s not how it works,” Donalds said on “This Week in South Florida.” The question is salient in part bec…

Skepticism About Florida's Homestead Tax Amendment Is Growing

Several municipal leaders, including some county tax collectors and property appraisers, are concerned that if the referendum is approved the reduction in revenues could complicate the repayment of municipal bonds. The concerns about the future of the stability of municipal bonds in Florida are getting so intense, daily trade newspaper The Bond Buyer has increased coverage the Sunshine State situation. The post Skepticism About Florida’s Homeste…

Florida Property Tax Amendment Could Reshape the 2026 Election

Florida’s 2026 election cycle is beginning to revolve around an issue that affects nearly every homeowner in the state: property taxes. While the Governor’s race and several competitive congressional contests continue to dominate campaign headlines, the debate over Florida’s proposed Property Tax Amendment is rapidly emerging as one of the most significant political battles on next year’s ballot. The amendment would ask voters to approve a major…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes To Eliminate Property Taxes - Real Estate Investing Today

According to Realtor.com, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a major overhaul of the state’s property tax system that could eliminate property taxes for most owner-occupied homes. He has called for a special legislative session to consider placing a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would make homestead properties tax-free. If lawmakers approve the measure, Florida voters would decide its fate this Fall.  A key part of the…