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Orlando commissioner raises home-rule, property-tax and short-term rental concerns at state legislative session

Orlando City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Commissioner Regina Ortiz told the council the current legislative session may threaten municipal home rule through proposed property tax changes and state intervention on short-term rentals, warning of potential local budget impacts and urging research and advocacy through Florida League of Cities.

During the Jan. 26 Orlando City Council meeting, Commissioner Ortiz addressed the council about state-level legislation that she said could affect municipal home rule, property-tax exemptions and local budget stability.

Ortiz cautioned that changes to property-tax exemptions promoted at the state level could…

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