Poll Shows Florida Voters Divided on Property Tax Relief

A new statewide poll suggests Florida voters are split — and in some cases skeptical — about proposals to eliminate non-school property taxes on homesteads.

Tallahassee, FL -- The Mason-Dixon survey found that about half of Florida voters oppose eliminating those taxes altogether, raising questions about whether a constitutional amendment would reach the 60-percent threshold needed for voter approval. Despite the mixed response, Ron DeSantis remains confident lawmakers will place a property tax relief initiative on the ballot.

DeSantis has framed the proposal as a way to reduce the financial burden on Florida homeowners, arguing that local governments have grown too reliant on property taxes. However, the governor has acknowledged that voter support is far from guaranteed.

The poll also highlights a competing concern: property insurance. According to the Florida Policy Institute, voters are twice as likely to prefer insurance relief over property tax cuts, reflecting ongoing frustration with rising premiums and limited coverage options across the state.

Policy experts say that dynamic could complicate efforts to pass a tax overhaul, especially in high-growth areas where local governments rely heavily on property taxes to fund services. One alternative being discussed is a “property tax circuit breaker” program, which would provide rebates to low- and moderate-income homeowners when taxes exceed a certain percentage of household income.

If lawmakers move forward, the issue would ultimately be decided by voters in a statewide election. Until then, the poll underscores a clear reality: while property tax relief remains popular in theory, Florida voters are divided on how — and whether — it should happen.