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FL H0275

Joint Resolution

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Finance and Tax Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires voter approval at the next general election or earlier special election to amend the State Constitution

  • Takes effect January 1, 2017, following voter approval, with retroactive application to January 1, 2013, for persons who previously received this exemption

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs2/17/2016
Local and Federal Affairs12/2/2015
Local Government Affairs Subcommittee11/17/2015
Finance And Tax10/7/2015

Full Bill Text

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