The bill introduces a new section, 193.6245, to the Florida Statutes, which focuses on the assessment of residential property in relation to improvements made for wind damage resistance. It defines "changes or improvements made to improve the property's resistance to wind damage" and provides examples of such improvements, including enhancing roof strength, installing wind-resistant shingles, and adding storm shutters.
Importantly, the bill stipulates that any increase in the just value of a property due to these wind resistance improvements cannot be considered when determining the assessed value of the property. This provision applies to improvements made on or after January 1, 2026, and the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.