In January, the Florida Legislature will convene once again.
This year, lawmakers are expected to explore something that’s worked well for decades: local property taxes.
You’ve probably heard the ideas floating around: lowering them for special (interest) groups, or even eliminating them altogether. It all sounds too good to be true.
The Reality
Property taxes help fund the everyday things most of us rely on: law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, clean water, paved roads, and the infrastructure and services that keep both families and local businesses running.
If property taxes are eliminated, it won’t erase the need for these services. It will just change how they’re funded, and those decisions may be made far from those who have to live with them.
The Stats:
According to the Tax Foundation, replacing property taxes could require sales taxes to rise above 15% statewide, andIn some areas, more than 30% just to make up the difference.
No one loves paying taxes, but stability matters. It keeps budgets predictable for hardworking families, ensures local services stay dependable, and helps small business owners plan for the future.
Eliminating property taxes would upend that balance, creating new uncertainty for everyone.
Take the Poll
As lawmakers prepare for session, we’d love to hear your perspective.
In January, the Florida Legislature will convene once again.
This year, lawmakers are expected to explore something that’s worked well for decades: local property taxes.
You’ve probably heard the ideas floating around: lowering them for special (interest) groups, or even eliminating them altogether. It all sounds too good to be true.
The Reality
Property taxes help fund the everyday things most of us rely on: law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, clean water, paved roads, and the infrastructure and services that keep both families and local businesses running.
If property taxes are eliminated, it won’t erase the need for these services. It will just change how they’re funded, and those decisions may be made far from those who have to live with them.
The Stats:
According to the Tax Foundation, replacing property taxes could require sales taxes to rise above 15% statewide, andIn some areas, more than 30% just to make up the difference.
No one loves paying taxes, but stability matters. It keeps budgets predictable for hardworking families, ensures local services stay dependable, and helps small business owners plan for the future.
Eliminating property taxes would upend that balance, creating new uncertainty for everyone.
Take the Poll
As lawmakers prepare for session, we’d love to hear your perspective.
