This bill proposes the creation of a new section, 196.2003, in the Florida Statutes, which establishes an exemption from all taxation for real property valued at up to $100,000. The exemption is in accordance with the provisions outlined in section 3(h) of Article VII of the State Constitution. This legislative measure aims to provide financial relief to property owners by reducing their tax burden on real estate.
The bill includes a contingent effective date, stipulating that the exemption will take effect only if an amendment to the State Constitution, proposed by HJR 357 or a similar resolution, is approved during the next general election or an earlier special election specifically authorized for that purpose. This ensures that the implementation of the property tax exemption is aligned with constitutional changes that support its enactment.