Funding for cities and counties across the state may be impacted by a bill that would provide property tax relief to Florida homeowners.
The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill Feb. 19 that would make homestead properties, or main residences, exempt from all ad valorem taxes other than those going toward the school district. Ad valorem taxes include taxes collected for law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency medical services, waste management and road maintenance.
Those in favor of the bill argue a reduction in property taxes would save homeowners money and pressure local governments to find money within their budgets to cover services…