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Introduced
09/25/2025
09/25/2025
In Committee
10/01/2025
10/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to assessments levied on recreational vehicle parks; amending ss. 125.0168, 166.223, and 189.052, F.S.; providing that certain special assessments on recreational vehicle parks levied by counties, municipalities, and special districts, respectively, may not be levied against a certain portion of a recreational vehicle parking space or campsite; requiring counties, municipalities, and special districts, respectively, to consider a recreational vehicle park's occupancy rates for a certain purpose; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies how counties, municipalities, and special districts can levy special assessments on recreational vehicle (RV) parks regulated under Chapter 513 of Florida Statutes. The legislation changes existing law to prohibit these entities from basing assessments on the assumption that RV parks are residential units, instead requiring them to be assessed like commercial facilities such as hotels or motels. Specifically, the bill prevents special assessments from being charged against any portion of an RV parking space or campsite that exceeds the maximum square footage of a standard RV-type unit as defined in Florida Statutes. Additionally, the bill requires counties, municipalities, and special districts to consider an RV park's occupancy rates when determining assessments, ensuring that the special assessments are fairly and reasonably distributed among RV parks receiving a special benefit. These changes will first apply to the 2026 property tax roll and will take effect immediately upon becoming law, providing RV park owners with more predictable and equitable assessment practices.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/39 |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/39/Analyses/h0039e.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/39/Analyses/h0039d.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/39/Analyses/h0039c.IAS.PDF |
| Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/39/Analyses/h0039b.IAS.PDF |
| Analysis - Ways & Means Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/39/Analyses/h0039a.WMC.PDF |
| Analysis - Ways & Means Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/39/Analyses/h0039.WMC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/39/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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