NewsNBC 6 South FloridaMay 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Fact-Checking Governor DeSantis' Property Tax Elimination Plan
Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a multi-year plan to phase out property taxes on primary residences, claiming it would exempt 60% of Florida homeowners at a $250,000 threshold. However, state data suggests the actual percentage of homes meeting that value criteria is significantly lower, and experts note that existing tax exemptions make calculating the true impact complex.
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If passed by the Legislature and approved by voters, this proposal would shift the funding model for local governments and school districts by potentially eliminating up to $18.5 billion in property tax revenue.
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