TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The push by Gov. Ron DeSantis to reduce or eliminate property taxes in Florida is picking up on Monday, with lawmakers talking about a list of proposals.

The backstory:

The governor has been vocal about property tax relief for homestead owners in Florida since the 2025 legislative session, during which he asked lawmakers to explore the possibility.

At a news conference in March , DeSantis said he wants tax cuts to directly benefit Florida residents.

"I want Canadian tourists and Brazilian tourists subsidizing the state and making it, so Florida residents pay less taxes," DeSantis said. "I don't want to give Canadians a tax cut."

Major changes to property taxes require a ballot referendum, however, and the earliest that can happen is November 2026.

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