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FL H1511

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Stan McClain

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 4 of Article VII allowing counties to reduce the assessed value of homestead property for portions used as living quarters for the property owner's parent or grandparent who is 62 years of age or older
  • Removes the current restriction that limits the assessed value reduction only to increases resulting from new construction or reconstruction of living quarters, expanding it to cover existing portions of the property used for that purpose
  • Eliminates the existing cap that limited the reduction to the lesser of the increase in assessed value from construction or 20% of the total assessed value of the improved property
  • Requires voter approval at the next general election or an earlier special election as a constitutional amendment, with an effective date of January 1, 2025, if approved
  • Applies to living quarters provided for one or more natural or adoptive grandparents or parents of the homestead owner or the owner's spouse, provided at least one qualifying relative is age 62 or older

Legislative Description

Tax Exemption for Portions of Homestead Property Used as Living Quarters for Parents and Grandparents

Last Action

Died in Ways & Means Committee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means Committee1/13/2024

Full Bill Text

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