Florida homeowners in ORLANDO are likely to benefit from a proposed $1,000 rebate by Governor Ron DeSantis that is aimed at offsetting property taxes. This initiative is designed to relieve full-time residents of the tax burden while maintaining all school funding.
The rebate will be issued to homesteaded properties throughout the state and will cover mandated state school property taxes and is scheduled for disbursement in December 2025. If this gets through, it could see more than 5.1 million homeowners benefit from the relief.
Stepping closer to getting rid of property taxes
Governor DeSantis noted that this is part of his overall program for permanently reducing property taxes. His full vision would include amending the state’s constitution to eliminate taxes entirely and receive voter approval on that in 2026.
“Property taxes effectively require homeowners to pay rent to the government,” DeSantis said. “While we work toward constitutional protections for homeowners, Floridians need immediate relief. This proposal ensures that each homestead property gets an average rebate of $1,000. If the Legislature acts now, we can make this a reality this year.”
How the rebate works
This rebate would create an extraction to be taken from the strong revenue position of Florida, offering no strain on school districts. The money would go directly to homeowners who declared them as homesteaded. Those entitled would likely receive these rebate checks by the end of 2025.
For homeowners, this could mean a huge financial advantage, especially as property values continue to escalate. While increasing the cost of living, DeSantis sees this as an essential step toward assisting families in Florida.
It needs legislative approval
The governor directed the Florida Legislature to quickly act upon and pass the measure during this legislative session. Legislative approval is needed for the rebate to go forward.
DeSantis plans to reap the financial surplus of Florida in his argument that the state has enough to extend relief without cutting essential services. He sees this proposal as fit with his administration’s commitment to making Florida more affordable for residents.
What’s next?
So as the legislators consider it, Florida residents should brace themselves for a few more months of public debate. Should the Legislature grant the necessary authority, such rebates would likely be ready for homeowners by December 2025.
This proposal not only gives credit to DeSantis’ main agenda-cuts but also includes property tax reform and a general reduction of all financial burdens imposed by the government. Approval of this measure would give way to more tax-relief measures in the future.
For now, they will have to wait till the Legislation puts a stamp on the plan. If the lawmakers move on it, this may well be a part of a new victory for property owners on their quest for financial relief.
