A recent poll commissioned by the Florida Policy Institute (FPI) shows that a majority of Florida voters prefer property insurance relief over property tax relief. According to the survey, 63% of respondents—including 73% of Democrats, 58% of Republicans, and 60% of independents—believe that addressing property insurance costs should be a higher priority for the state Legislature than reducing property taxes. In contrast, only 32% said that property tax relief should take precedence.
The poll also found that nearly half of those surveyed, or 49%, oppose eliminating non-school property taxes on homesteads after learning such a move could lead local governments to reduce services or introduce new taxes to offset lost revenue. Only 39% supported the elimination proposal, while 12% were undecided.
These findings come as lawmakers in Florida consider several measures during the 2026 legislative session aimed at cutting or removing property taxes. Among these are House Joint Resolutions HJR 201 and HJR 203, which propose eliminating non-school property taxes on homesteaded properties. For these resolutions to become law, they would need at least 60% approval from voters in November.
“Florida voters have been vocal about the need for property insurance relief, and that is reflected in the results of this poll. It’s clear that families here are feeling the squeeze,” said Sadaf Knight, CEO of FPI. “However, instead of addressing property insurance, Florida lawmakers have put forth a series of one-size-fits-all property tax reform proposals that would disproportionately benefit wealthy Floridians while putting local services in jeopardy.”
Research from FPI indicates that homestead property taxes are important sources of funding for local governments in Florida, providing $7.8 billion annually at the county level and $3 billion at the city level.
“There are better ways to address Florida’s affordability crisis,” Knight added. “For example, Florida could enact a Working Floridians Tax Rebate, a state-level version of the Earned Income Tax Credit, or a property tax circuit breaker program to provide a property tax rebate for people with low to moderate income.”
The telephone survey was conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy Inc., based in Jacksonville. The sample included 625 registered voters contacted between January 8 and January 12, with a margin of error no greater than ±4 percentage points.
FPI describes itself as an independent nonprofit organization focused on promoting policies and budgets designed to improve economic mobility and quality of life across Florida.
