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HB 817

Taxes on the Rental of Real Property

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Partington

HB 817 proposed changes to Florida's rental property tax system but died in committee; companion bill HB 7031 passed into law instead.

Died in Ways & Means Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7031 (Ch. 2025-208)
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Bill Summary · HB 817

Legislative bill overview

HB 817 proposed modifications to Florida's taxation framework for rental real property. The bill was referred to the Ways & Means and Budget Committees but ultimately died in committee, though a companion bill (HB 7031) passed and became law (Ch. 2025-208).

Why is this important

Tax policy on rental properties affects housing affordability, landlord compliance costs, and state revenue. Changes to rental property taxation can influence investment in rental housing stock and rental price levels for tenants across Florida.

Potential points of contention

  • Impact on housing costs - Depending on tax structure, changes could increase or decrease rental rates for tenants
  • Business compliance burden - New tax obligations could create administrative costs for property owners and management companies
  • Revenue implications - The state budget impact and whether revenue gains justify administrative complexity
  • Equity concerns - Differential effects on large institutional landlords versus small individual property owners

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

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