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Hialeah Launches Property Tax Relief for Seniors Amid Legal Concerns

3/6/2026

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Hialeah, Florida, becomes the first city in the state to eliminate property taxes for qualifying seniors through a new program.
The Hialeah City Council approved the program unanimously.
The program is under legal scrutiny regarding the use of property tax revenue for specific groups.
Rebates average $539 for residents aged 65 and older with incomes below $37,694.
A final vote on March 10 will determine the program’s fate.

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Story summary

Hialeah, Florida, becomes the first city in the state to eliminate property taxes for qualifying seniors through a new program.
The Hialeah City Council approved the program unanimously.
The program is under legal scrutiny regarding the use of property tax revenue for specific groups.
Rebates average $539 for residents aged 65 and older with incomes below $37,694.
A final vote on March 10 will determine the program’s fate.