Currently, the Florida state legislature is proposing various options that may come before voters to reform Florida's property tax system. 

It is important that residents and businesses are educated about property taxes, who tax dollars go to, how tax dollars are used, and what would happen if these proposals were adopted.

Please also see How Property Taxes Fund Services.

This in an evolving topic and we will update information as the proposals on reform change.

Where do City of Weston property taxes go?

• City events (like concerts, July 4, Royal Egg Hunt)
• Capital Improvement projects
• Operate and maintain parks

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

Transparency, 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.

Weston is unique.  You moved here for a reason.  It is best that our City's decisions be made by those who live here. 

Taxes are not a popular topic, but Weston 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 and in Broward County. 

Dollars and decisions belong close to home. 

Florida's 400+ municipalities have differing and 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 Weston help ensure residents receive the essential, uninterrupted services we need daily. 

Tax shift not a tax cut

Eliminating Florida's homestead property tax will result in a tax shift to full-time Florida homeowners through higher sales taxes, new fees, or reduced local services.  Also, an increased tax burden on renters and businesses. 

Weston: 57% of revenue comes from ad valorem taxes, with 88% of the tax base classified as residential, and 62% of that taxable value homesteaded.

If ad valorem taxes were eliminated for all homesteaded properties, the City would lose $23 million each year in revenue.

Weston residents, this is something you need to know. 

There is much to be confused about. 
There are a few simple things we, the City of Weston, want to make clear: 
Property taxes fund essential services that make our communities livable, like police, fire rescue, and parks.  They are tailored to local needs and managed by leaders directly accountable to you.  Property taxes help cities serve residents well, and maintain property values.

At the March 2, 2026, City Commission Meeting, Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar made a presentation to the City Commission and the Weston community regarding the fiscal impacts to Broward County and the City of Weston should property tax reform proposals be implemented.