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Florida Lawmakers Advance Plans to Eliminate Property Tax for Homeowners

More than 60 percent of voters would need to approve the proposal in a ballot measure.
Florida Lawmakers Advance Plans to Eliminate Property Tax for Homeowners
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gestures during a news conference in Tampa, Fla., on Aug. 12, 2025. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo
Jacki Thrapp
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Florida lawmakers are working on a bill that eliminates property taxes in the state.
House Bill 201 would end property taxes for homeowners who use the dwelling as their primary residence, which is referred to as a “homestead property” in the legislation.
Jacki Thrapp
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