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FL S0568

FL S0568
Abatement of Taxes for Residential Dwellings Rendered Uninhabitable by Catastrophic Event


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Introduced
10/20/2021
In Committee
11/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Specifying conditions under which persons whose residential dwellings are rendered uninhabitable may receive an abatement of taxes originally levied; specifying a formula for determining the amount of the tax abatement; requiring tax collectors to provide specified information to the Department of Revenue and the governing boards of each affected local government on an annual basis, etc.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to allow for the abatement of taxes for residential dwellings rendered uninhabitable by a catastrophic event. It defines key terms such as "catastrophic event," "catastrophic event abatement," and "uninhabitable," and outlines the process for property owners to apply for a tax abatement, including the required information and timeline. The bill also requires tax collectors to provide annual notifications to the Department of Revenue and local governing boards about the total tax reductions granted under this provision. The bill applies retroactively to January 1, 2021 and takes effect upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs (on 03/14/2022)

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