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Died HOUSE · SESSION 2026

No. HB 617

Assessment of Property Used for Residential Purposes
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SPONSOR
Overdorf
FILED BY
Tobin Overdorf — District 85, Republican [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
7/1/2026
DIED IN
Ways & Means Committee

Filed under Taxes & Budget.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Assessment of Property Used for Residential Purposes; Prohibits consideration of increase in just value of property which is attributable to changes or improvements made to improve property's resistance to wind damage in determinations of assessed value of certain property.

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Plain English Summary

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Excludes wind-resistance upgrades from property tax assessments.

Florida property appraisers must ignore the added value of specific wind-resistance improvements when calculating a home's assessed value.

This prevents property tax bills from rising due to the cost of installing storm shutters, reinforced roofs, or other wind protections.

The rule applies to all residential properties where these specific improvements are made on or after January 1, 2027.

Homeowners can now invest in storm safety without facing a corresponding increase in their annual property tax liability.

KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1 Exclusion of Wind-Resistance Improvements from Assessed Value majors. 193.6245(2)

AIProhibits property appraisers from including the value of specific wind-resistance upgrades in a home's assessed value.

“any increase in just value of a property which is attributable to changes or improvements made to improve the property's resistance to wind damage may not be considered” bill text, line 31 →
§ 2 Definition of Covered Improvements majors. 193.6245(1)

AISpecifies which physical upgrades qualify for the assessment exclusion, including roof, wall, and opening protections.

“includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (a) Improving the strength of the roof deck attachment. (b) Creating a secondary water barrier to prevent water intrusion.” bill text, line 21 →
§ 3 Temporal Applicability moderates. 193.6245(3)

AILimits the assessment exclusion to improvements installed on or after a specific future date.

“This section applies to changes or improvements made to improve the property's resistance to wind damage made on or after January 1, 2027.” bill text, line 35 →
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Ways & Means Committee
1/13/2026
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
12/12/2025
Now in Ways & Means Committee
12/12/2025
Referred to State Affairs Committee
12/12/2025
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
12/12/2025
Referred to Ways & Means Committee
12/3/2025
Filed
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STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 193.6245
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