Could DeSantis abolish Florida property taxes? Governor endorses idea, explains how it could be done
ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed the idea of abolishing property taxes throughout the Sunshine State, but he explained it would require a constitutional amendment.
The governor, who is currently serving his second term after a decisive re-election victory in Florida's 2022 gubernatorial contest, was responding to someone on X who advocated abolishing property taxes in the state and asked what would need to be done to make that happen.
"Property taxes are local, not state," DeSantis said. "So, we’d need to (make) a constitutional amendment (requires 60% of voters to approve) to eliminate them (which I would support) or even to reform/lower them … "
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE - JANUARY 19: Republican presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at the Courtyard by Marriott Nashua on January 19, 2024 in Nashua, New Hampshire. DeSantis continues campaig
"We should put the boldest amendment on the ballot that has a chance of getting that 60%," he continued.
"I agree that taxing land/property is the more oppressive and ineffective form of taxation," the governor added.
Eric Trump, one of President Donald Trump's sons, shared DeSantis' post and hailed the idea, declaring, "Florida (is) leading the way! This is amazing!"
The governor's post has amassed more than 67,000 likes so far, since he shared it Thursday night.
DeSantis mounted a presidential bid in 2023, but dropped out and endorsed Trump in early 2024 after finishing in a distant second place in the Iowa Republican presidential caucus.
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