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FL H0275
Joint Resolution
Status
3/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Finance and Tax Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Florida Constitution Article VII, Section 6 to revise how the $250,000 just value threshold is determined for additional homestead tax exemptions granted to seniors age 65 or older who have lived in their home for at least 25 years and meet income requirements
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Specifies that the property's just value shall be determined in the first tax year the owner applies and is eligible for the exemption, rather than being reassessed annually
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Requires voter approval at the next general election or earlier special election to amend the State Constitution
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Takes effect January 1, 2017, following voter approval, with retroactive application to January 1, 2013, for persons who previously received this exemption
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Maintains existing eligibility requirements: property owner must be age 65+, have maintained permanent residence for 25+ years, and have household income not exceeding $20,000 (as adjusted for cost of living)
Legislative Description
Homestead Tax Exemption/Senior, Low-Income, Long-Term Residents
Last Action
Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 277 (Ch. 2016-121)
3/11/2016