Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes $1,000 Property Tax Rebates for Florida Homeowners  ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to deliver immediate property tax relief to Florida homeowners: a rebate averaging $1,000 for each homesteaded property in the state. The rebates, to be issued in December 2025, would cover state-mandated school property taxes—ensuring full school district funding while easing the burden on Florida families. This proposal would benefit over 5.1 million homesteaded properties across Florida and marks a major step toward the Governor’s long-term goal of eliminating property taxes through a future constitutional amendment. “Property taxes effectively require homeowners to pay rent to the government,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Constitutional protections for Florida homeowners require approval of the voters in 2026. In the meantime, Floridians need relief. I am today proposing a plan that will result in—on average—$1,000 rebate checks for each household as a discount on their property taxes. If the Legislature acts on this plan now, we can get this done this year. Let’s get this done for the people of Florida this session.” The governor called on the Florida Legislature to grant the necessary authority to issue the rebates immediately, leveraging the state’s strong revenue position to benefit full-time residents. ### |
