Property Taxes

“We have residents that are locked into their homes, because they can’t afford the taxes on a new residence,” DeSantis said. “Others have been priced out of the market entirely.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a spring special session to craft a proposal to reduce Florida property taxes. The House thinks it should be done during the regular session, which starts Tuesday.

On "The Florida Roundup," Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, explained why he supports a special session for redistricting, digging into property tax reform and more.

They include addressing school vouchers and cutting property taxes.

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As Daniel Perez gears up for his final session as Florida's House Speaker, he talks about the timing stand-off on Congressional redistricting, property taxes and more.

This week on "The Florida Roundup," we discuss what’s at stake for Florida as the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire. Plus, property tax reform, a man who has witnessed hundreds of detention hearings in a Florida federal immigration court and more.

DeSantis is also calling for increased campus security and continued his call to slash property taxes.

The Florida Legislature is poised to pass several proposed constitutional amendments that would change local property taxes if approved by voters. Cutting or getting rid of most property taxes may not make buying a home more affordable though.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," host Matthew Peddie directs listeners from south St. Pete's food concerns, a dustup over oversight of college courses, a preview of the upcoming legislative session and a patriotic runner.

In the latest installment of the University of South Florida’s Debate-A-Bull speaker series, a panel of experts discussed the prospect of nixing state property taxes.

Steele is the wealthiest state lawmaker since he was elected in 2022. He's been one of the champions of the several property tax reduction proposals currently being debated in the Florida legislature.