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DeSantis’ property tax cuts head to statewide vote in November
By The Real Deal
· June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Florida voters will decide whether to slash property taxes for homesteads come November, after the Florida Legislature passed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal on Tuesday. During a special session that started on Monday, the Florida House voted 75 to 26, and the Senate 30 to 9 to send the proposed constit
Key takeaway The amendment, called “Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes” would raise the $50,000 homestead exemption on primary residences to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, the Miami Herald reported.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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