Seven amendments and one bill aiming to kneecap property taxes were approved for Florida's 2026 legislative session.

Supporters say removing property taxes would put money back into the pockets of Florida homeowners, but proponents say it will only shift the financial burden.

State economists estimate that losing homesteaded property taxes would cost local governments $14.1 billion in the 2027-28 fiscal year and $18.3 billion in future years.

With seven amendments and one bill aimed at kneecapping property taxes now approved for the 2026 legislative session, it appears that Florida lawmakers — and residents — are eager to see some of the increasing pains of homeownership eased.

The Florida House committee on Thursday, Nov. 20, approved several pieces of legislation that offer homeste

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