Florida poll finds widespread affordability worries. Most voters ready to cut property taxes.

"Asked a broad question about what they see as 'the most important problem facing Florida today,' 50% of voters cited affordability and the cost of living. Nothing else came anywhere close. The poll also found overwhelming support for phasing out a large share of property taxes levied on owner-occupied homes, though not enough to guarantee passage."

"Support for the idea is broad, 56% to 35%. But that's shy of the 60% yes vote needed for adopting an amendment to the Florida Constitution, which is the way a property tax overhaul would be started. Another 10% said they didn't know."

"Support and opposition aren't universal. For example, there's a difference in the level of support expressed by homeowners (58%), who directly pay property taxes, and renters (47%) whose rents cover property taxes. One result of reducing property taxes on owner-occupied homes would be increases in property taxes charged to owners of business property and rental homes."

A University of North Florida poll reveals that affordability and cost of living are the dominant concerns for Florida voters, cited by 50% as the most important problem facing the state. The survey shows 56% support for phasing out property taxes on owner-occupied homes, with school property taxes and law enforcement funding protected. However, this support level falls short of the 60% threshold required for a constitutional amendment. Support varies significantly by demographic: homeowners show 58% support compared to renters at 47%, Republicans favor the measure at 76% versus Democrats at 27%, and men support it more than women. Implementing such a tax reduction would shift the burden to business property and rental home owners.

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