Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Florida Unveils Ballot Proposals to Curb Property Taxes as Ohio Drive to Abolish Gains Steam

Florida proposals require three-fifths legislative approval followed by 60 percent at the ballot.

Overview

  • HJR 201 in Florida would eliminate non‑school property taxes on homesteads if approved, with implementation slated for January 1, 2027.
  • The Florida House advanced a suite of constitutional proposals ranging from full elimination to phased cuts, senior exemptions, partial exemptions, and tighter assessment caps.
  • Governor Ron DeSantis urges a single bold measure with a path to 60 percent voter support and has criticized putting multiple competing amendments on the ballot.
  • The Florida Association of Counties warns the plans could cut county revenue by about 40 percent and notes limits on reducing law enforcement spending would strain other services.
  • In Ohio, a volunteer group says it has collected well over 100,000 signatures toward a property‑tax abolition amendment as lawmakers pass inflation‑linked relief bills projected to save $2.4 billion over three years.