Summary
Many people in Florida are finding it hard to pay for rising housing costs due to higher property taxes and insurance. A new survey shows most Floridians want property tax reform. The state government is considering new laws to change or even remove property taxes.
Key Facts
- A survey by the James Madison Institute found that 54% of Floridians are paying more in property taxes.
- The survey showed 77% support for reforming the state's property tax system.
- Florida's property tax revenue in 2024 was 62.8% higher than in 2019.
- Governor Ron DeSantis has pushed for changes to Florida's property tax system.
- New proposals to help homeowners are being discussed in the state legislature.
- A survey of 1,200 voters found a generational divide on property tax opinions, with older residents more supportive of eliminating the taxes.
- The Florida House recently passed a measure to remove non-school property taxes, which now awaits Senate approval.
