Florida Property Tax Push Exposes Rift Between DeSantis and Lawmakers Over Reform Agenda
A significant divide has emerged between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Daniel Perez regarding property tax reform. Perez has expressed frustration over the absence of a concrete plan to reduce homeowners' property tax bills, despite DeSantis's public promises to abolish these taxes. The House had previously proposed a bill, HJR 203, to phase out non-school property taxes on primary residences over a decade, starting in 2027. However, the Florida Senate did not advance this proposal, opting instead to develop its own version of tax reform. DeSantis, while supportive of eliminating property taxes, has not endorsed the House's proposal. The upcoming special legislative session does not include property tax reform on its agenda, further exacerbating tensions. Perez has criticized DeSantis for not delivering a proposal, despite his repeated public commitments. 
