Florida might have the lowest taxes at the state level in the nation, but our citizens have been squeezed by escalating property tax assessments and millage increases at the local level. Seven years ago, local governments throughout Florida took in about $32 billion in property tax revenue. Last year, that number rose to a whopping $56 billion. We have residents that are locked into their homes because they can't afford the taxes on a new residence. Others have been priced out of the market entirely. (24:42–24:54)
CLAIM
Asserts that Florida's local government property tax revenue increased from $32 billion to $56 billion over seven years.
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