Florida's Big Tax Showdown:

Will DeSantis' Lofty Holiday Wish Actually Come True?

Florida real estate just got a holiday plot twist. Governor Ron DeSantis wants to eliminate property taxes for homesteaded homeowners, and he’s not shy about calling out anyone who gets in the way — including the Florida House.

🔥 DeSantis vs. the Florida House

The House dropped eight different property-tax proposals, giving voters multiple reform options for 2026.

DeSantis’s reaction? “Half measures.” “Political games.” “Confusing for voters.”

His message is simple:

One amendment. One goal. Zero property taxes for primary residences.

He believes multiple ballot options would split the vote and kill every proposal before it even gets started.

Local Governments Sound the Alarm!

Cities and counties aren’t thrilled. Property taxes fund everything from:

• Police

• Fire departments

• Emergency management

• 
  

One city said nearly half its general fund comes from property taxes — eliminating homestead taxes could blow massive holes in local budgets.

DeSantis says he’ll avoid negative impacts… but hasn’t shown the math yet.

⚡ DeSantis’s Secret Plan (Coming Soon)

His team is crafting a competing proposal expected to drop any day.

Early clues:

✔️ Primary residences get the relief

✔️ Investors, second-home owners & Airbnb hosts still pay

✔️ Homestead protection becomes the centerpiece

In short: homeowners win big, investors pick up the tab.

Special Session? Very Possible.

DeSantis is already hinting at calling lawmakers back for a special session to force his version through. To make the ballot, any plan needs:

• 2/3 legislative approval, then

• 60% voter support

  
  

Meaning the politics have to be cleaner than a freshly staged listing.

💡 Why Homeowners Should Pay Attention

If DeSantis succeeds, homesteaded residents could see:

• No property taxes at all

• Lower long-term housing costs

• Huge incentive to buy primary homes instead of renting

But local governments warn:

Cuts this deep could reshape city budgets — and not in a festive way.

Bottom Line

Florida is officially in a tax tug-of-war:

• DeSantis wants a bold holiday wish granted.

• The House wants options.

• Local governments want survival.

• Homeowners want clarity.

What happens next could reshape Florida homeownership for decades.

Where Do You Stand on Florida’s Property Tax Showdown?

• Yes — it’s overdue
• Maybe — depends on the details
• No — cities can’t afford the cuts

Like, Share and Subscribe to our Market Reports 👇

Subscribe