St. Pete leaders warn property tax proposal could jeopardize city

DeSantis’ property tax measure would strip power from local governments

City and county governments across Florida are sounding the alarm on the proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis to drastically cut homeowners’ property taxes, force them to follow a state-approved formula for future tax assessments, and dictate how those dollars are spent.

JUST IN: DeSantis Proposes Huge Tax Overhaul — No More Property Taxes For Homeowners

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a substantial proposition to eliminate property taxes for primary homeowners in Florida. His plan, revealed in Tampa, seeks to utilize the state’s budget surplus to alleviate the tax burden on homeowners while also addressing potential revenue losses for local governments through state grants. This initiative is positioned as a pioneering reform that could inspire other states facing rising property taxes. The…

St. Pete leaders warn property tax proposal could jeopardize city

As Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes a proposal that could eventually eliminate property taxes on homesteaded properties, St. Petersburg officials are beginning to raise a question that extends far beyond tax relief: How does a city continue providing services when one of its largest revenue streams disappears? During Thursday’s City Council meeting, members approved a resolution urging the Florida… Source