Will Florida homeowners get property tax relief? Here's what's moving forward

Article Courtesy of Channel 6 NBC South Florida

By Sasha Jones

Published February ??, 2026

Proposals aimed at cutting property taxes for Florida homeowners are gaining traction in Tallahassee, but whether any of them will ultimately make it to the ballot remains uncertain.

“Property taxes, insurance, it’s ridiculous, and it’s driving people away from South Florida,” one Broward County homeowner said.

So far, three joint resolutions addressing property tax reform have cleared committee and are now eligible for a vote on the Florida House floor:

House Joint Resolution 203 would phase out non-school homestead property taxes over the next 10 years.
House Joint Resolution 213 would limit increases in taxable values for homesteaded properties to three percent over three years under the “Save Our Homes” cap. Currently, taxable values can rise by up to three percent each year.
House Joint Resolution 209 would increase the homestead exemption by $200,000 for properties that carry property insurance, applying to all ad valorem taxes.

While supporters say the measures could provide long-term relief, the proposals face a major hurdle. So far, the Florida Senate has not yet taken up any similar legislation.

Real estate attorney Jodi Strang of Strang Tryson, PLLC, believes eliminating or significantly reducing property taxes could make Florida more attractive to buyers but not without consequences.

Proposals aimed at cutting property taxes for Florida homeowners are gaining traction in Tallahassee, but whether any of them will ultimately make it to the ballot remains uncertain.

“I think it would really ignite the market,” Strang said. “Florida becomes more attractive to people who are relocating because there would be no property taxes. When they purchase their property, they’re not continuously paying into it.”

Strang warns that increased demand could drive up home prices, meaning buyers may pay more upfront at the closing table. She also worries the benefits may be skewed toward wealthier homeowners.

“If your homestead property is worth $5 million or more and you’re paying $100,000 a year in property taxes, that’s a disproportionate impact,” she said.

City and county officials have raised concerns about how property tax cuts could affect essential local services funded by those dollars.

Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen cautioned that eliminating property taxes could be harmful to communities.

“People have to decide whether they want government services,” Bogen said. “It could be very hurtful to every community in Broward County.”

Local leaders say services such as parks and recreation, infrastructure and community programs could be at risk if revenues decline.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia disagrees, arguing that local governments have room to cut spending without reducing services.

“There’s more than enough money to offer property tax relief and still keep services at the level they are right now,” Ingoglia said.

According to the CFO, county budgets have grown significantly over the past five years.

“The things that matter to people are protection in their communities, good teachers, good roads and infrastructure,” Ingoglia said. “What we’re seeing is local governments spending on personnel costs that don’t really affect those things.”

In addition to the three House resolutions, several other property tax proposals are moving through various legislative committees. To become a constitutional amendment, any measure must first clear both chambers of the Legislature and then receive at least 60% voter approval in a statewide election.