For generations, American homeowners have watched their property tax bills climb ever higher, chipping away at the fundamental right to own and maintain their piece of the American Dream.
Seriously, there is something fundamentally wrong with property taxes.
This from thepatriotjournal.com.
The burden falls particularly hard on retirees and those living on fixed, limited incomes, who face the prospect of being taxed out of homes they have spent decades paying off. Even after satisfying their mortgages…
…homeowners remain perpetual renters
to the government through annual property tax obligations.
And what no one in propaganda media chooses to talk about:
This system of perpetual taxation on private property
has long drawn criticism from conservative leaders who view it
as an impediment to true ownership rights and financial independence.
Now, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has thrown his support behind what could become one of the boldest property rights initiatives in modern American history. Indeed, he is endorsing the complete abolition of property taxes across the Sunshine State. For countless Florida homeowners, this could not come soon enough.
The current property tax system represents what many conservatives have long described as a fundamental flaw in American governance—the idea that citizens never truly own their property outright, regardless of how many times they pay for it.
DeSantis noted:
Property taxes are local, not state. So, we’d need to do a constitutional amendment (requires 60% of voters to approve) to eliminate them (which I would support) or even to reform/lower them.
I agree that taxing land/property is the more oppressive and ineffective form of taxation.
The governor’s characterization of property taxes as “oppressive” resonates deeply with conservative principles of limited government and individual liberty.
[Is it not] time we asked why the government
needs so much of our money in the first place?
Of course, the usual suspects are already crying about government funding. Yet the path forward has already garnered significant support from prominent conservative voices. Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, enthusiastically endorsed the proposal, declaring “Florida leading the way! This is amazing!”
The initiative would require a constitutional amendment, needing approval from 60% of Florida voters. This is a threshold that reflects the magnitude of such a fundamental change to the state’s tax structure. This super-majority requirement ensures any change would need broad-based support across party lines.
DeSantis has advocated for putting “the boldest amendment on the ballot that has a chance of getting that 60%.” He’s suggesting a strategic approach that balances ambitious reform with political feasibility.
Implementation of such a sweeping change would require careful consideration of alternative revenue sources for local governments, which currently rely heavily on property tax income. However, conservatives have long argued that forcing governments to find more efficient funding mechanisms could lead to reduced spending and more accountable local governance.
The proposal represents a potential model for other conservative-led states seeking to strengthen property rights and reduce tax burdens on homeowners. “Success in Florida could catalyze a national movement toward property tax reform.”
As this initiative moves forward, it presents a clear choice for Florida voters: maintain the status quo of perpetual property taxation or embrace a bold new vision of true property ownership. The outcome could reshape not only Florida’s tax landscape but also the national conversation about property rights and government revenue.
