Fact Check: Would a $500,000 property tax exemption make 92% of Florida homes tax-free?

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Claimant: Ron DeSantis (R)

Claim: Raising the property tax exemption threshold to $500,000 would make 92% of Florida homes tax-free.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Public Florida property data shows about 76% of homestead properties are valued at $500,000 or less. Researchers said there is no publicly available evidence supporting the 92% figure.

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Date: 06/02/2026

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Last Updated on June 2, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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