'This Property Stuff Needs To Be Addressed' — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Says He Wants To Help Residents Get 'Most Bang For The Buck'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doubled down on his push for lower taxes—this time zeroing in on property tax relief for residents feeling the squeeze. 

"We're going to support lower taxes," DeSantis told a press briefing on Monday.  "I veto higher taxes when they come down the pike," he added. 

DeSantis explained, "I'm fine with doing sales tax reductions—heck, I've proposed sales tax reductions and enacted many sales tax reductions since I've been governor, and I'm happy to do that." He made a point to emphasize the word "proposed."

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But then he made it clear: cutting taxes just for the sake of it isn't the goal. The real priority, he said, is making sure any tax break actually benefits the people who live in the state—not tourists passing through.

"How are you cutting taxes? Are you going to focus on what gets you the most bang for the buck to help Florida residents?" DeSantis asked. "That is where I think the focus needs to be."

His answer? Property tax relief.

"You gotta do property relief," he said, adding, "If you want to do sales [tax cuts] on top of that, I'm all for that, for sure—but this property stuff needs to be addressed."

The comments come just days after DeSantis formally proposed a $1,000 property tax rebate for Florida homeowners in a $5 billion plan now awaiting legislative approval. If it passes, checks could start going out in December.

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DeSantis has floated the idea of eliminating property taxes altogether through a constitutional amendment, though that path would be steep—and would require major restructuring of how local governments are funded.

Still, Monday's remarks offered a clear glimpse into the governor's philosophy: broad tax cuts sound good, but targeted relief aimed at residents—not tourists—is the priority.

The move comes as housing costs and insurance premiums continue to weigh heavily on Floridians, turning property tax relief into a rallying cry across both parties.

For DeSantis, the message was simple: if the state is cutting taxes, he wants those dollars going where they'll hit hardest—and help the people who call Florida home.

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