Proposed Florida property tax break may shift burden to second-home owners

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla.

Florida voters are considering a property tax cut that could increase taxes for non-homestead properties, which make up 53% of homes statewide and do not qualify for a tax break.

In Lee County, there are 300,000 properties without a homestead exemption, and part-time owners in 55+ communities like Lake Arrowhead and Laurel Estates could face significant tax increases if the measure passes…

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