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County Opts Out of Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption

Original title: Resolution electing to not exempt property under Section 196.1978(3)(o), Florida Statutes, commonly known as the Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption.

November 18, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution prevents a specific tax break for certain affordable housing developments, meaning those property owners will continue to pay full county property taxes rather than receiving the exemption allowed under state law.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Property owners of qualifying affordable housing

These owners will not receive the tax exemption provided by the Live Local Act and will remain liable for standard county property taxes.

County taxpayers

The county will continue to collect property tax revenue from properties that would have otherwise been exempt.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 18, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has passed a resolution to decline a specific property tax exemption offered under the Florida . This decision ensures that certain properties will remain subject to standard county property tax assessments.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners voted to not exempt property under Section 196.1978(3)(o) of the Florida Statutes.
The resolution formally rejects the 'Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption' at the county level.
The resolution is identified by file number 25-1411A.
The resolution was introduced on September 8, 2025.
The status of the resolution is confirmed as 'Passed'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption?

It is a provision under Florida law that allows local governments to grant property tax exemptions to certain affordable housing developments.

Does this resolution mean my property taxes will change?

If you own property that would have qualified for this specific exemption, your property will not receive the tax break and will be taxed at the standard rate.

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Rejection of State-Enabled Tax Incentive

The county is actively choosing to opt out of a state-level incentive program, indicating a preference for maintaining current tax bases over the specific housing incentives offered by the Live Local Act.

Board of County Commissioners Live Local Act

Connected Entities

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body that passed the resolution.”Map →

otherSection 196.1978(3)(o), Florida Statutes“The specific state law provision allowing for the property tax exemption.”Map →

otherLive Local Act“The state legislation that created the property tax exemption program.”Map →

Sources

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