Assessment of Homestead Property
SB 280 limits assessed value increases for homestead properties under $500,000 to 150% after ownership changes, easing tax burdens for eligible homebuyers in Florida.
SB 280 limits assessed value increases for homestead properties under $500,000 to 150% after ownership changes, easing tax burdens for eligible homebuyers in Florida.
Bill Information:
- Bill Number: SB 280
- Title: Assessment of Homestead Property
- Status: Filed
- Introduced: October 23, 2025
- Classification: Bill
- Subject: Taxation and Finance
- Sponsor: Senator Bernard
SB 280 aims to amend the assessment process for homestead properties in Florida, specifically addressing how the assessed value of such properties is determined upon a change of ownership. The bill seeks to provide financial relief to individuals acquiring homestead properties with a prior assessed value below a specified threshold.
Assessment Limitation:
Definition of Change of Ownership:
Subsequent Assessments:
SB 280 represents an effort to make homestead property ownership more accessible and financially manageable for eligible individuals in Florida. By limiting the assessed value increases upon ownership changes, the bill aims to provide stability and predictability in property taxation for new homeowners.
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