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Property Tax Reform Threats to the City Budget
Summary
State legislation like HB 203 could exempt homesteads from non-school property taxes, costing Sarasota roughly $23 million a year and shifting taxes to renters and businesses.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
HB 203 could cost the city about $23 million annually if enacted effective FY2028.
✅Who benefits
Homestead property owners if the exemption passes.
⚠️Who could be affected
Renters, business owners, and non-homestead property owners who would absorb shifted taxes; city services funded by the loss.
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