Florida House Advances 80–30 Vote to Eliminate Non-School Property Taxes

Feb 20, 2026

Florida House advances bill to repeal most property taxes; future in Senate uncertain

The Florida House of Representatives voted 80–30 to advance a plan targeting non-school property taxes for homeowners. The move signals a major shift in Florida’s ongoing property tax debate.

The proposal focuses only on non-school portions of local property tax bills, leaving school district levies in place. That distinction has fueled confusion online about whether all property taxes are being eliminated.

According to floor coverage from The Florida Channel and reporting by Florida Voice News, the measure seeks to reduce or potentially phase out local government property tax collections tied to counties and municipalities.

Local governments rely heavily on those revenues to fund services including police, fire protection, and infrastructure. Eliminating that stream would require restructuring how those services are paid for.

Supporters argue the vote delivers on long-standing promises of tax relief as home values and annual tax bills have climbed across Florida.

Republican lawmakers backing the measure say homeowners need relief from rising costs in a state experiencing continued population growth and property demand.

The proposal now heads to the Florida Senate, and depending on final language, any constitutional change would require approval from voters in a statewide referendum.

For now, the vote advances the debate — but it does not immediately erase property taxes in Florida.

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