Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced on Fox News that, since he sees property taxes as people unjustly being forced to rent their homes from the government, an upcoming ballot measure in Florida will look to end property taxes in his state.
DeSantis cannot unilaterally abolish property taxes in the state, which he says would require a state constitutional alteration. Thus, the measure would require 60% of the vote next year in Florida to pass. But if DeSantis is right in his prognostications, and homeowners or future homeowners are sane, the measure should certainly become law there within the next couple of years. This is a major opportunity in the 2026 midterms for Florida citizens.
DeSantis explained the process on Fox, “We got to put it on the ballot, and the voters have to approve it. It’s a constitutional issue in Florida; it’s not something the state derives revenue for, it’s a local issue.”
🚨 BREAKING: Governor Ron DeSantis just made clear he is FULL STEAM AHEAD on abolishing property taxes for Florida homeowners
“Your personal home – you shouldn’t RENT it from the government; you should OWN it!”
“That’s coming to a ballot near you in November of 2026! We need… pic.twitter.com/SzkD4T8yQ2
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 22, 2025