DeSantis pushes historic homestead tax relief, urges legislature to place measure on November ballot

May 30, 2026

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Florida Legislature will vote to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot to raise homestead thresholds (initially to $250,000, with higher levels discussed), which he said would sharply reduce property-tax bills for most homeowners while the state plans grants to offset local revenue losses.

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Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Legislature will vote to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that, he said, would provide substantial homestead property-tax relief for state homeowners.

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