2024 Update: Long-Term Rental Markets In Florida

The document provides an in-depth analysis of Florida's long-term rental markets, detailing challenges like rising rental costs and the imbalance between demand and supply. It discusses legislative efforts, such as the "Live Local Act," to address these issues and improve affordable housing options. The commentary highlights trends in rental price increases across the state, the impact of these trends on Florida's workforce and economy, and the migration patterns influenced by housing affordability. It concludes with a look ahead, emphasizing the need for continued focus on affordable housing to support Florida's economic growth and workforce retention.

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Florida TaxWatch Provides Analysis of the Governor’s Property Tax Amendment and Legislation, Recommends Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission Lead Debate

Florida TaxWatch Provides Analysis of the Governor’s Property Tax Amendment and Legislation, Recommends Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission Lead Debate

The Florida Legislature is meeting in special session to consider Governor DeSantis’ proposed constitutional amendment and linked legislation to provide significant property tax relief to Florida homeowners. The proposal has many provisions, but the main ones would increase the homestead exemption to $150,000, beginning January 1, 2027, and then increase it to $250,000, beginning January 1, 2028. This exemption will apply to all property taxes. In addition, the cap on the annual increase in the assessment of non-homestead properties would be reduced from 10% to 5%, but this change would not apply to school property tax levies. Any property taxes remaining after the changes would be restricted to being used solely for core services such as public safety, education, infrastructure, debt, and retirement benefits.

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