Bill > H1001

This bill expands eligibility for a prorated refund of ad valorem (property) taxes for certain totally and permanently disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It amends Florida Statute 196.081 to allow veterans who were honorably discharged with a service-connected total and permanent disability, and who acquired property between January 1 and November 1 of a tax year, to receive a prorated refund of the taxes paid on the newly acquired property if they apply for and receive the exemption in the next tax year. The amendment applies beginning with the 2024 tax roll and the bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.