Ron DeSantis Eliminates Property Taxes in Florida, Delivering Massive Win for Homeowners

On August 16, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7071 into law, initiating a multi-year phase-out of property taxes across the state, a bold step to eliminate the $20 billion annual burden on homeowners and businesses, according to the Florida Policy Institute.

The legislation, passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature in June 2025, reduces the average property tax bill from $2,500 to $1,300 by 2030, with immediate relief starting in 2026 through a 10% rebate for primary residences, per the bill’s text. DeSantis, in a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee, highlighted the reform as a fulfillment of his 2022 campaign promise to “end the property tax racket,” noting Florida’s surging population growth—up 2.7% in 2024, per U.S. Census data—demands affordable living to attract families fleeing high-tax states like New York and California.

The phase-out, funded by reallocating $5 billion from the state’s $120 billion budget surplus, includes exemptions for seniors and veterans, saving them up to $800 yearly, according to a 2025 Florida TaxWatch report. DeSantis credited Trump’s economic policies, like the 2017 tax cuts extended in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” for creating the surplus that enables this historic relief.

The move has drawn praise from real estate groups, with the Florida Realtors Association estimating it will boost home sales by 15% in 2026, per their August 2025 analysis.

On X, users have shared the news widely, with posts highlighting DeSantis’ leadership in making Florida a “tax-free haven for patriots.”Critics, including Democratic state Sen. Lori Berman, argued the phase-out favors wealthy property owners and could strain local services like schools and roads, citing a 2025 Urban Institute study projecting a $3 billion shortfall for municipalities.

However, DeSantis countered that the state’s sales tax revenue, up 8% in 2024 per the Florida Department of Revenue, will offset losses, ensuring no cuts to essential services. The reform aligns with DeSantis’ broader agenda, including his 2023 ban on ESG investing and 2024 property insurance reforms that reduced premiums by 20%, per a 2025 Insurance Information Institute report. Florida’s no-income-tax status, combined with this tax cut, has driven migration, with 300,000 new residents in 2024, per Census data.

The bill’s passage followed intense lobbying, with DeSantis vetoing minor amendments to ensure a full phase-out by 2035. A July 2025 Rasmussen poll shows 72% of Floridians support the elimination, with 68% of Republicans crediting DeSantis’ conservative governance. The move positions Florida as a model for red states, inspiring similar proposals in Texas and Tennessee, per a 2025 National Conference of State Legislatures report.

As DeSantis eyes a potential 2028 presidential run, this victory bolsters his MAGA credentials, proving Florida’s thriving under America First principles.

DeSantis’ property tax cut puts thousands back in your pocket, making homeownership affordable and Florida a beacon for patriots escaping high-tax hellholes. Trump’s influence is making states like Florida stronger, protecting your financial freedom. Celebrate this win for hardworking Americans!

Ron DeSantis is delivering Trump-style tax relief, axing property taxes to empower families and crush leftist spending. While blue states bleed residents, Florida’s booming under conservative leadership. Stand with DeSantis and Trump to make America tax-free and great in 2025!