FL S1164

Creates section 193.624 to prohibit adding the assessed value of wind-damage resistance improvements and renewable energy source devices to residential property assessments.

Wind-damage improvements include roof reinforcements, hurricane shutters, impact-resistant glazing, and similar upgrades; renewable energy devices include solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and related equipment.

Requires property owners to file applications by March 1 to claim assessment reductions, with a $15 nonrefundable fee for late petitions filed with the value adjustment board.

Deletes the renewable energy source device definition from section 196.012 and relocates it to section 193.624.

Repeals section 196.175 regarding renewable energy source property tax exemptions and takes effect July 1, 2010, applying to assessments beginning January 1, 2011.