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6/#/13 <br /> Attached please find a report of FL's low-come Senior Exemption status by <br /> County. <br /> This report shows that 10 counties immediately implemented the <br /> Amendments after the election putting the exemptions into effect for the <br /> 2013 tax season and 3 more counties thus far for 2014. <br /> It also shows the level at which the 58 counties that offer the low-income <br /> senior exemption are offered, basically the $25,000 or $50,000 exemptions. <br /> Questions: <br /> 1. i'M GUNGUG Why is this amendment being added to GhapteF 213 the GFanny Flat <br /> . . <br /> Answered by Memo of 4/30/2013 Ordinance Reorganizing Chapter 213 <br /> But, if you are including 197.075(2)(a)as 213.09 the exemption should change to$50,000. <br /> 2. You had the option of granting either or both of the additional exemptions. <br /> This could also provide an opportunity for you to increase the Senior exemption to$50,000. <br /> The Constitution reads"not exceeding fifty thousand dollars". <br /> The Statute reads "Fifty-thousand dollars". Which takes precedent? <br /> 3. How and why was this Ordinance modified from the FL Constitution and Statute 196.075(2)(b) to <br /> say"$25,000" instead of"equal to the assessed value of the property"? <br /> The Constitution Article VII section 6 reads: <br /> "An exemption equal to the assessed value of the property" <br /> The Statute Title XIV Taxation and Finance Chapter 196.075(2)(b) reads: <br /> "The amount of the assessed value of the property" <br /> 4. How and why was this Ordinance modified from the FL Constitution and Statute 196.075(2)(b) to <br /> say "has maintained his or her residence on the property for at least 25 years" <br /> instead of the Constitutions and Statute 196.075(2)(b) readings: <br /> "has maintained thereon the permanent residence of the owner for at least 25 years" <br /> 5. What about Amendments#2 and#9 ? <br /> #2 Veterans Disabled Due to Combat injury; Veterans Disabled Due to Combat injury; <br /> Homestead Property Tax Discount <br /> #9 Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Military Veteran or <br /> or First Responder killed in action. Fallen Heroes Family Tax Relief Act <br /> I haven't seen any mention of them in your agenda's <br /> When might they come up for review? <br />