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FL H0761

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Casello

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits homestead tax deferral eligibility under s. 197.252 to properties with a just value of $1 million or less
  • Increases the minimum threshold for tax certificates on homestead properties that may be sold at public auction or electronic sale from $250 to $500
  • Tax certificates representing less than $500 in delinquent taxes on homestead properties must be issued by the tax collector to the county at the maximum interest rate allowed, rather than sold publicly
  • Prohibits invoking forced sale or foreclosure provisions (s. 197.4725 or s. 197.502(3)) against homestead exemption holders unless tax certificates and accrued interest total $500 or more, up from the previous $250 threshold
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Deferred and Unpaid Taxes

Last Action

Died in State Affairs Committee

6/16/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/9/2025
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee3/27/2025
Ways and Means Committee2/26/2025

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