Gov. Ron DeSantis Wants Property Tax Relief for Floridians—What to Know

Supporters say it can rein in local government spending, but critics warn it will hamstring Florida’s cities.

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to The Epoch Times in Tallahassee, Fla., on Jan. 16, 2026. Natasha Holt for The Epoch Times

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to The Epoch Times in Tallahassee, Fla., on Jan. 16, 2026. Natasha Holt for The Epoch Times

Florida lawmakers reconvened in Tallahassee on June 1 for a special legislative session centered on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s proposed property‑tax relief package.

The governor is advancing a constitutional amendment under his “Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes” proposal, aiming to deliver sweeping property‑tax relief to Florida homeowners and establish a pathway toward full elimination.