Florida H0617 prohibits considering wind damage improvements when assessing residential property value.

Florida H0617 creates a new statute prohibiting the consideration of wind damage improvements when assessing the value of residential properties. Specifically, it defines "changes or improvements made to improve the property's resistance to wind damage" to include actions like reinforcing roof-to-wall connections and installing storm shutters. The bill ensures that any increase in a property's value due to these improvements is not factored into the property's assessed value. This act would take effect July 1, 2026.

Florida H0617 prohibits considering wind damage improvements when assessing residential property value.

Florida H0617 creates a new statute prohibiting the consideration of wind damage improvements when assessing the value of residential properties. Specifically, it defines "changes or improvements made to improve the property's resistance to wind damage" to include actions like reinforcing roof-to-wall connections and installing storm shutters. The bill ensures that any increase in a property's value due to these improvements is not factored into the property's assessed value. This act would take effect July 1, 2026.