Property Taxes

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," guests join us to discuss the Rays’ stadium plans and property tax pressures.

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said for every person who moved to Seminole County, the budget increased $5,402. For every family of four who moved there, the budget increased $21,608.

Critics worry eliminating or reducing the property tax would limit local governmental services.

If a constitutional amendment to significantly reduce or eliminate property taxes were on the ballot, 65% would support that. Only 15% oppose it, with 20% unsure.

Florida voters will have the final say. Property tax proposals are expected to appear on the 2026 election ballot.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia says the county's general fund jumped more than 56%, to nearly $860 million, since 2019. He used the audit to promote the governor's desire to cut property taxes.

Can Florida lawmakers targeting the property tax find a way to give Floridians relief without impairing local government services? They're meeting next week to talk options.

State Rep. Ryan Chamberlin, from Marion County, revealed his "Freedom 1,2,3" proposal to reporters during a Zoom press conference on Tuesday.

Albritton made the comments as lawmakers start to prepare for the 2026 legislative session and as Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a priority of asking voters next year to cut property taxes.

Councilmember Lisset Hanewicz called the potential shortfall a “big concern” for city officials, as residents expect a “level of service” from their local government.

The House and Senate will vote on the package next week along with a budget for 2025-26. The plan is projected to reduce state and local government revenue by about $1.3 billion next fiscal year.