Red-state Republicans’ next promise: No property taxes

Red-state Republicans’ next promise: No property taxes

The NewsIn Florida, Ohio, and other Republican-led states, conservative anti-tax activists have found a new mission: eliminating all property taxes.“I think there’s a philosophical debate that we need to have about property tax,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told local business owners in Jacksonville this spring, criticizing cities that had raised property taxes this year.Vivek Ramaswamy said something similar in March as he launched his campaign f…

Ron DeSantis Broaches Abolishing Property Taxes So Owners Can "Enjoy Their Property," Not "Pay Rent To The Government - The American Tribune.com

In a significant win for seniors and conservatives alike, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has floated a substantial cut to property taxes, slamming local governments for raising taxes as home values rise, calling it a “one-way ratchet” that burdens homeowners disproportionately. He proposed a homestead tax cut and rebates to address this issue. For context, DeSantis is aiming for a 2026 ballot measure to enact significant tax cuts to combat the lo…