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FL H0913

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Fiona McFarland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maintenance or repair of homestead property, including roof or window replacement, may not be considered a change, addition, or improvement for purposes of property tax reassessment under s. 193.155, F.S.
  • Replaces the fixed 15% per annum interest rate on unlawfully received homestead exemptions with a variable rate tied to s. 213.235, F.S., across multiple statutes (ss. 196.011, 196.075, and 196.161).
  • Replaces the flat 50% penalty on unlawfully exempted taxes with a penalty of three times the s. 213.235 interest rate, capped at 50% of unpaid taxes for each year.
  • Property owners who fail to notify the property appraiser of changes affecting their homestead exemption status remain subject to back taxes, interest, penalties, and tax liens for up to 10 prior years.
  • Effective date is July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Homestead Tax Exemptions

Last Action

Died in Ways & Means Committee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means Committee1/5/2024

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