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HB 4067

Plantation Acres Improvement District, Broward County

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Gottlieb

HB 4067 creates a special taxing district in Plantation Acres, Broward County, allowing property assessments to fund localized infrastructure improvements through elected district governance.

Approved by Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 4067

Legislative bill overview

HB 4067 establishes the Plantation Acres Improvement District in Broward County, Florida, creating a special taxing district with the authority to levy assessments on properties within its boundaries. The district would be governed by a board of supervisors and would have powers to finance, construct, and maintain public infrastructure improvements within the designated area.

Why is this important

Special improvement districts allow communities to fund localized infrastructure projects—such as road repairs, drainage systems, or landscaping—through targeted property assessments rather than general county taxes. This enables residents of a specific area to collectively fund improvements they prioritize while limiting costs to non-benefiting properties elsewhere.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment burden: Property owners in the district will face new assessments beyond existing property taxes, which could increase carrying costs for homeowners on fixed incomes
  • Governance and accountability: The establishment of an additional local government body raises questions about oversight, public participation in board decisions, and potential for redundancy with existing county services
  • Assessment methodology: Disputes may arise over how assessments are calculated, whether they're equitable across properties, and how residents can challenge assessed values

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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