FL H0133

Creates section 193.624 to exclude the assessed value increase from renewable energy source devices (solar, wind, geothermal equipment) and wind-damage-resistant improvements (roof reinforcement, storm shutters, etc.) installed on or after January 1, 2012, for residential properties.

Requires property owners to file applications with the county property appraiser by March 1 of the first year treatment is requested; allows late applications through value adjustment board with a nonrefundable $15 filing fee upon petition.

Amends homestead and nonhomestead property assessment statutes to incorporate the new section 193.624 exclusions as exceptions to the just value assessment requirement.

Deletes the definition of "renewable energy source device" from section 196.012 and repeals section 196.175 (the prior renewable energy property tax exemption), while renumbering subsequent definition subsections accordingly.

Takes effect July 1, 2012, and applies to assessments beginning January 1, 2013.