Florida S0992 establishes a tax credit for resilient buildings with LEED certifications, creating an advisory council to recommend policies.

Florida S0992 creates a tax credit for owners of resilient buildings that have earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Owners of buildings with silver or gold LEED certifications in building design and construction or operations and maintenance can claim a tax credit of 50 cents or $1 per square foot, respectively, for five years. Platinum LEED certifications qualify for a $2 per square foot tax credit for five years.

Florida S0992 establishes a tax credit for resilient buildings with LEED certifications, creating an advisory council to recommend policies.

Florida S0992 creates a tax credit for owners of resilient buildings that have earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Owners of buildings with silver or gold LEED certifications in building design and construction or operations and maintenance can claim a tax credit of 50 cents or $1 per square foot, respectively, for five years. Platinum LEED certifications qualify for a $2 per square foot tax credit for five years.