The debate isn’t whether local governments will need revenue. The debate is whether your 2030 tax bill looks like: Property Tax: $4,000 or Fire Rescue Assessment: $385 Solid Waste Assessment: $425 Stormwater Assessment: $210 Public Safety Assessment: $575 Transportation Assessment: $290 Street Lighting Assessment: $95 Parks Assessment: $120 Total Due: $2,100 Plus whatever ad valorem taxes still apply to property that isn’t exempt. Non-ad valorem assessments already exist throughout Florida. If local governments lose a significant share of their homestead tax base, don’t be surprised if you see more of them. Government still needs revenue. The real question is whether we’re cutting taxes, shifting taxes, or simply changing the labels on the bill.