Bill > H4053

This bill modifies how the Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District in Santa Rosa County levies and collects non-ad valorem assessments, which are fees for services that are not based on property value. Specifically, it exempts churches and religious institutions that are already exempt from property taxes from these fire protection assessments. The bill also revises how these assessments are calculated for different types of properties: commercial and industrial properties will have their assessments based on the total square footage of all buildings on a parcel, while residential properties will continue to be assessed per dwelling unit. For residential properties, the maximum assessment is set at $250. For properties with a predominantly commercial or industrial use code, the assessment is $500 for up to 950 square feet, with an additional charge per square foot for larger properties; however, for industrial properties exceeding 40,000 square feet, the rate decreases. The bill also defines "use code" as the property classification assigned by the Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser, which the district will use to determine the correct assessment.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4053