FL S1038

Authorizes local governments to levy non-ad valorem assessments to recover costs of eliminating chronic nuisances on real property.

Requires local governments imposing the assessments to adopt ordinances that specify what constitutes a nuisance, define "chronic nuisance," establish notice procedures, and provide property owners a period to correct the nuisance before assessment.

Mandates ordinances include an appeals process allowing property owners to contest the chronic nuisance notice and present a defense.

Creates assessments as liens coequal with state, county, district, and municipal tax liens and superior to all other liens, titles, and claims until paid.

Allows collection of assessments through the uniform method in s. 197.3632 or alternative methods provided by law; effective July 1, 2014.