Florida House Approves Amendment to End Non-School Homestead Property Taxes

Overview

• The House voted 80–30 to advance a constitutional amendment that would eliminate non-school property taxes on homesteads starting Jan. 1, 2027.
• The Senate has not introduced a companion measure, and joint resolutions require three-fifths approval in both chambers before reaching the November 2026 ballot.
• Gov. Ron DeSantis has released no amendment language, saying he is working with senators and prefers to take more time rather than move quickly.
• DeSantis has cautioned against placing multiple competing tax measures on the ballot and has floated short-term state support for fiscally constrained counties.
• Former House Speaker Paul Renner criticized the approach as offering no immediate relief, while fiscal estimates project multibillion-dollar hits to local revenues if the plan advances.