Data centers as tax relief? Florida voters say yes

Most Florida voters are open data centers positively impacting their tax bill.

Two controversial ideas. One unexpectedly warm reception.

A new poll commissioned by the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Center for Political Strategy suggests Florida voters may be more receptive to data centers and homestead property tax abolishment if the two issues are fused.

The McLaughlin & Associates survey found 64% of likely 2026 voters would support building a data center in their community if it lowered local property taxes, boosted local jobs, and kept foreign adversaries’ hands off Americans’ “critical data.”

Just 23% said they oppose the proposal. The Franken-question blends two issues that have generated separate — and often cautious — conversations in Tallahassee while invoking doom and gloom in city halls across the state.

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