FL S1592

Allows fiscally constrained counties to determine reductions in ad valorem tax revenue from State Constitution revisions approved January 29, 2008, by including assessments reduced under the homestead exemption only for homesteads established on January 1 of the year the application is filed.

Requires the Department of Environmental Protection and water management districts to reduce or waive permit processing fees for entities created by special act, local ordinance, or interlocal agreement in counties with populations of 50,000 or less (until exceeding 75,000) and municipalities with populations of 25,000 or less, or any county or municipality outside a metropolitan statistical area.

Establishes that permit applicants can include governing bodies or third parties under contract with counties, municipalities, or specially created entities, with reduced fees not to exceed $100 if a reduction is applied.

Permits fee reductions or waivers based on fiscal hardship factors including below-average per capita taxable value, above-average exempt property percentages, financial emergency status, millage rates exceeding 8 mills, or documented inability to pay the fee.

Takes effect July 1, 2010.