Property taxes in the U.S. vary from 0.32% to 2.23%, with Florida's average at 0.91%. Governor Ron DeSantis supports eliminating these taxes, arguing they are oppressive. While this could attract homeowners, especially from high-tax states, concerns arise about how to replace lost revenue, potentially through increased sales or income taxes. Eliminating property taxes could impact local funding for...
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Property Owners Will Pay More If More Regulations Are Added to Florida Vacation Rentals, Group Warns
Florida Alliance for Vacation Rentals (FAVR) is urging Gov. DeSantis to veto Senate Bill 280, stating that it will increase costs for property owners and taxpayers. The bill imposes stricter regulations on vacation rentals, requiring additional staffing for enforcement. FAVR argues that the bill will burden the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and may lead to regulatory...