Florida is one step closer to eliminating property taxes

Name: Florida is one step closer to eliminating property taxes
Uploaded: 2026-02-20T21:00:50Z
Description: The House approved an 80-30 vote for a November referendum to phase out property taxes on homesteaded properties over 10 years. However, the plan faces a murky future in the Senate while awaiting the Governor’s official proposal. FOX35 News+ Anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Rep. Toby Overdorf about this issue affecting Floridians.

The House approved an 80-30 vote for a November referendum to phase out property taxes on homesteaded properties over 10 years. However, the plan faces a murky future in the Senate while awaiting the Governor’s official proposal. FOX35 News+ Anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Rep. Toby Overdorf about this issue affecting Floridians.

Posted February 20, 2026 4:00pm EST