Exploring the Consequences of Property Tax Cuts on Education and Real Estate

Florida’s proposal to eliminate property taxes sounds like a radical affordability solution — but what would it actually cost? In this episode, Maiclaire Bolton Smith and Chay Halbert unpack the financial, political, and social tradeoffs behind this bold move. • Eliminating property taxes would gut funding for schools and public services, forcing states to consider more inconsistent funding alternatives like sales tax hikes. • Florida’s affordability crisis is already pushing people out of major cities like Miami, and this proposal could deepen inequality. • Replacing lost revenue isn’t as simple as it sounds — and may create more complex issues than it solves Florida on the Brink: https://www.cotality.com/insights/articles/florida-on-the-brink Meet Cotality: https://www.cotality.com