A Florida state lawmaker says he has an idea to help homeowners stressed over high property taxes; $1,000 checks for the next 5 years.
"It would start in 2026 and the goal is to have this hit the mailboxes of the homesteaded homeowners who qualify," says State Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill).
He's filed House Bill 71. The bill would offer the money to homeowners with a current taxable value of at least $100,000 but no more than $450,000.
"I hear it all the time, you don't want people pushed out of their homes for property insurance, property taxes," he said.
The bill is just one of several expected in the next session in January to target property taxes, a priority for the governor and House Republicans.
Democrats are also focused on affordability issues, announcing several bills on homeowners insurance.
"All we've been told is things will get better, things will get better. Well, we're here to tell you things aren't better," says Sen. Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach).
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