The city of Hialeah, a vibrant community in northwest Miami-Dade County, is set to become the first Florida municipality to effectively eliminate property taxes for some seniors, under a newly approved program which would give them one-time property tax rebates.
The move, which fulfills a campaign promise of Hialeah’s young new mayor, was unanimously approved by the city late last month, though it is still pending a final vote.
Why It Matters
After years of home value and property tax increases, lawmakers in Florida are considering sweeping reform to the state’s property tax system to alleviate the financial burden on homeowners.
Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, now in his last months in office, has been spearheading the conversation, declaring last year he would have supported efforts to abolish property taxes in the state completely—a move that would require the backing of a supermajority of Florida voters…