Florida Voters Approve $1.9 Billion in County, City Tax Increases

In the 2023 and 2024 elections, voters in 24 Florida counties approved 31 sales and property tax increases or extensions totaling $1.9 billion annually, along with 18 bond issues worth nearly $1 billion. Since 2010, there have been 215 tax increases totaling $8.9 billion and 98 bond issues worth $8.4 billion. The success rate for these referendums is 89%. Local taxes, particularly property taxes, are rising, while state-level tax cuts have been consistent since 2009. Local option sales taxes and property tax levies for schools are often required by state law.