Gov. DeSantis proposes to reduce property tax
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA)— Governor Ron DeSantis holds a news conference on Monday in Orlando to speak about property tax relief.
Gov. DeSantis was at Florida Realtors in Orlando with Tim from Florida Realtors.
DeSantis spoke about property tax relief for Floridians where homestead exemption is not enough.
House of Representatives proposed a $5 million target for tax relief, according to DeSantis.
'I think the tax relief needs to be focused on Floridians. We need a Florida-first tax package,' DeSantis said.
DeSantis also spoke about Florida tolls, home insurance, and auto insurance.
DeSantis asked legislatures that the $5 million immediate relief would go to all Florida homestead owners. This would cut $1,000 for all homestead Floridians on their property taxes.
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