{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a4dcaecc130c408c2f91f1c/6ab1936a9def0199ccab5938?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Florida Property Tax Relief: Who Really Pays the Price?","description":"<p>Florida homeowners want property tax relief. But could lowering one tax make rent more expensive and put local services under pressure?</p><p><br></p><p>What happens when counties lose millions in revenue—and who ends up paying the difference?</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of <strong>Direct with Dana</strong>, host Dana Brooks sits down with former Leon County Commissioner Brian Desloge to examine Florida's proposed Amendment 3 and its potential impact on homeowners, renters, businesses, and local communities.</p><p><br></p><p>Brian draws on his experience in county government to explain how the proposed homestead exemption increase could affect local budgets. He discusses a projected $70 million annual revenue loss for Leon County, possible changes to property tax rates, and concerns about funding for first responders, parks, libraries, and animal shelters.</p><p><br></p><p>Dana challenges Brian with the questions everyday Floridians are asking: Why can't government simply spend less? Why should homeowners pay for services they don't use? And could property tax relief end up shifting costs to renters and businesses?</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>How the proposed property tax amendment works</li><li>Why homestead and non-homestead properties matter</li><li>The potential impact on rent and commercial property</li><li>How counties fund emergency services and public facilities</li><li>Whether local governments can cut spending instead</li><li>Alternative approaches to property tax reform</li><li><br></li></ul><p>The discussion also explores Florida's property insurance challenges and the importance of understanding local budget impacts before making decisions at the ballot box.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Have a question about Florida property taxes?</strong> Share it with us! </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to Direct with Dana for candid conversations about the issues affecting your community, your finances, and your future.</p><p><br></p><p>#DirectWithDana #FloridaPropertyTaxes #Amendment3 #PropertyTaxRelief #FloridaHomeowners #FloridaRealEstate #HomesteadExemption #LocalGovernment</p>","author_name":"RealWorks Media"}