TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida House moved forward Thursday with one of its most aggressive property tax proposals, brushing aside sharp warnings from rural counties and cities that say the plan could hollow out local services if voters approve it in 2026.
The proposal would gradually phase out non-school homestead property taxes, a move supporters frame as long-overdue relief for homeowners but critics warn would leave local governments scrambling to replace millions in lost revenue.
WATCH: Rural counties sound alarm as House advances sweeping property tax changes…