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FLORIDA - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing back against efforts by the Florida House to introduce multiple property tax measures on the 2026 ballot, claiming the move could prevent meaningful reform.
The governor, who has repeatedly called for broad property tax reductions, said that placing several measures before voters risks confusing the public and blocking real progress on relief for homeowners.
DeSantis wrote on X that including more than one proposal “represents an attempt to kill anything on property taxes” and called it a “political game.”
The dispute highlights growing tension between DeSantis and House Speaker Daniel Perez, who has led efforts to create a series of constitutional amendments aimed at lowering property taxes.
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The Florida House’s proposals include measures to reduce or eliminate non-school property taxes and expand exemptions for seniors.
Any changes to property tax law would require voter approval of at least 60 percent because they involve amending the state constitution.
DeSantis has voiced support for eliminating property taxes on homesteaded properties but has not released a detailed plan outlining how the policy would be funded.
Perez said House leaders have sought input from the governor’s office but have not received a formal proposal in return.
The disagreement comes as DeSantis enters his final legislative session as governor before his term ends in 2026.
The debate over property tax reform is expected to be a major issue in the coming session and could influence Florida’s economic policy heading into the next election cycle.