Property Taxes

Republicans say property taxes have gotten too high. Local governments are concerned the attempt to reduce them would harm their ability to provide important services.

From skyrocketing utility bills to debates over property taxes and SNAP benefits — and, of course, the wildest Florida Man stories — Floridians are feeling the squeeze, the stakes and the strange.

The report says that reforms proposed in the Legislature would have drastic consequences on municipalities' ability to provide parks, roadway improvements and other services.

On "The Florida Roundup," host Tom Hudson spoke separately to Paul Renner and David Jolly about their campaigns to become Florida governor.

Counties and cities borrow billions of dollars for all kinds of expensive projects. They pledge future property tax revenues to pay back their lenders. Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to reduce or eliminate some property taxes, leaving a lot of uncertainty of how the changes may impact local government bonds.

Florida's House speaker posed a hypothetical: Does Florida need 67 counties? County representatives say consolidations would clash with local pride — as well as practicality.

The clock is ticking as state leaders work to lock in what exactly Floridians would see on ballots if they were to vote on property tax changes.

Counties like Pinellas and Hillsborough get as much as one-third of their revenue from property taxes. If these are eliminated, a study shows services could be cut, or other taxes would have to go up.

A new poll from the University of North Florida Public Opinion research lab asked Floridians several questions about hot-button policy issues in Florida.

This week on "The Florida Roundup," we spoke with Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez about property tax reforms. Then, we were joined by The Athletic’s Matt Baker to talk about the multi-million dollar “parachute packages” for the football coaches at Florida’s top universities and more.

On "The Florida Roundup," Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, digs into reducing property taxes. He said the House is trying to get ideas out there to stir a conversation.

Last week, House Speaker Daniel Perez touted the idea of offering multiple proposals to voters in November 2026.