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FL H7015
Joint Resolution
Status
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Finance and Tax Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Article VII, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution to add a third cap on homestead property assessment growth: the percent change in just value, in addition to existing caps of 3% or CPI inflation rate (whichever is lower)
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Authorizes the Legislature to freeze assessed values for homestead and specified nonhomestead properties when just value declines below the prior year's just value
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Extends similar assessment growth limitations to nonhomestead residential property (9 units or fewer) and other nonhomestead real property, capping increases at the lower of 10% or the percent change in just value
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Requires voter approval at the next general election or special election, with an effective date of January 1, 2017
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Maintains existing provisions for portability of homestead assessment savings (up to $500,000) when owners establish a new homestead
Legislative Description
Property Tax Assessments
Last Action
Died in Finance and Tax
3/11/2016