Office of Economic and Demographic Research
Coverage of Office of Economic and Demographic Research in the Nexus archive.
- Fact-checking DeSantis: Would his plan exempt 60% of Florida homeowners from paying property taxes?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a property tax plan to raise the exemption threshold for primary residences to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, aiming to eventually eliminate property taxes for all primary homes. State data shows 28% of Florida’s primary residences are valued at $250,000 or below, conflicting with DeSantis’ claim that 60% would be exempt under the $250,000 threshold.
- Schools, healthcare, public safety could be hit under property tax plan released by DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a homestead property tax exemption plan that could reduce local government funding for schools, healthcare, and public safety. The plan requires legislative approval and voter support, with exemptions increasing to $250,000 or $500,000. It would immediately benefit 28% of homestead parcels and 76% if the exemption is raised to $500,000.