The Florida legislature is considering multiple proposals that could dramatically change the landscape of property tax in the state and all the services provided by revenue from those taxes. In the interest of informing and educating residents on property tax, how tax dollars are utilized, and the progress of proposals under consideration, we have created this web page which will evolve along with this topic.

Florida Ranks Among the Best States for Taxpayer Value

Florida's formula of low taxes and cost-efficient local services places our state as one of the best in the nation for taxpayer return on investment (ROI), meaning Floridians get some of the best value in public services for the taxes they pay.

What comes down must go up – somewhere else.

If property taxes are eliminated, experts say Florida would need to double its state sales tax to 12%, making it the highest in the nation, and hitting every family's wallet – every day.

Florida’s current property tax system delivers what Floridians expect:

affordable taxes, accountability, and visible results in community services.

Centralizing control of property taxes in Tallahassee means decisions affecting our community will be made by lawmakers who do not understand our local priorities.

Parkland is unique. It is best that our City’s decisions be made by those who live here. 

We know it is not a popular topic, but Parkland residents need to know how property taxes work in Florida.

Right now, your local property tax dollars are spent right here at home, in our community.

Dollars and decisions belong close to home.

Florida’s 400+ municipalities have unique needs. Allowing local leaders who are directly accountable to residents to address these needs helps maintain effective efficient, and responsive community services.

Reliable. Effective. Local.

Property taxes in Parkland work, so that residents can receive the important, uninterrupted services we need daily.

Florida's property tax system works efficiently because it was created and approved by Florida voters.

It delivers what we expect: affordable taxes, accountability, and visible results in community services. 

Tax shift not tax cut

Eliminating Florida’s property tax system will result in a tax shift that moves costs onto full-time Florida homeowners through higher sales taxes, new fees, or reduced local services.

Know how your property taxes work in Parkland.

Keeping property taxes local protects our unique quality of life that includes safe neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, and community-driven amenities.

Sixty-one percent of revenue comes from ad valorem taxes, with 97% of the tax base classified as residential, and 78% of that taxable value homesteaded.

If ad valorem taxes were eliminated for all homesteaded properties, the City would lose $27 million each year in revenue.

Who would benefit from Property Tax Reform?

Snowbirds and large corporate landowners. The people who lose are the full-time Floridians who rely on well-funded services and expect a system that benefits them. 

Heard the buzz about no property taxes?

It may sound good, but nixing property taxes does not eliminate cost-it just shifts it. It means higher sales tax, new fees, or service cuts. And it reroutes local decision-making to Tallahassee. Know the real deal.

What happens if we eliminate property taxes?

Eliminating local property taxes will not eliminate costs, it just shifts them. It means higher sales taxes, new fees, or cuts to local services. And it reroutes decision-making from local communities to Tallahassee.

Parkland residents, can we talk?

You have been hearing rumblings about property taxes, and while there is a lot to be confused about, there are a few simple things we, the City of Parkland, want to make clear: Property taxes fund essential services that make our communities livable, like police, fire rescue, clean water, and parks. They are tailored to local needs and managed by leaders directly accountable to the people they serve. Property taxes keep Cities whole, they help Cities to serve residents well, and they have made Florida one of the most tax-efficient states in the nation. We have plenty to say about this, and we plan to say it here, in this space, regularly, so you can be informed and learn more about what will happen if we eliminate property taxes.