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FL S1578

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

David Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies homestead exemption to apply to assessed valuations between $25,000 and $50,000 for school district levies, and between $25,000 and $75,000 for all other levies.

  • Creates additional homestead exemption equal to 40 percent of just value for property valued between $75,000 and $500,000, or applies cumulative Save Our Homes assessment limitation if it provides lower taxable value.

  • Removes the current full exemption on the first $25,000 of assessed homestead value from all ad valorem taxes.

  • Amendments take effect January 1, 2013, and require voter approval as a constitutional amendment.

  • Renumbers existing subsections regarding renter tax relief, elderly homeowner exemptions, and veteran disability discounts.

Legislative Description

Homestead Exemption

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs3/9/2011

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