Summary
Most Florida voters support a proposal to phase out property taxes, according to a University of North Florida poll. However, the support falls short of the supermajority needed to change the state constitution. The proposal to eliminate non-school property taxes would need 60% voter approval but currently has 56% support.
Key Facts
- A poll shows 56% of Florida voters support a proposal to phase out property taxes.
- The proposal seeks to eliminate all non-school taxes on homes with a homestead exemption.
- Property taxes in Florida have increased by nearly 60% in some areas since 2019.
- Governor Ron DeSantis has shown support for eliminating homesteaded property taxes.
- Eight bills for property tax relief were proposed, but only one passed through the Senate.
- A constitutional amendment requires 60% voter support to pass.
- Republicans show more support for the proposal (76%) than Democrats (27%) or Independents (56%).
- The proposal could reduce local government revenue by $14.7 billion starting in 2027.
