Governor Signs Property Tax Relief bill for Victims of Hurricane Ian and Nicole
Details of Property Tax Relief for homeowners affected by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
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NAIOP Florida Legislative Efforts Result in Major Reduction to the Business Rent Tax
Brian DePotter, Managing Partner, FirstPointe Advisors, LLC and NAIOP Florida Board Member and NAIOP South Florida Legislative Affairs Co-Chair plays instrumental role in the passage of the major reduction to the business rent tax. NAIOP South Florida published the below press release on April 20, 2021. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (April 20, 2021) – NAIOP South Florida,…
Requiring a Subscribing Witnesses to Lease Real Property is a Thing of the Past
On Saturday, June 27, Governor DeSantis signed HB 0469 into law to remove the requirement for subscribing witnesses to a lease of real property. Landlords can now use their discretion if they will require a witness signature. Prior to signing this into law, all leases, regardless of the space size and term, were required to have…
Florida DOR orders two-week delay in property tax payment deadline
On Thursday, March 26, 2020 the Florida Department of Revenue issued an order of emergency waiver that delays the statutory property tax deadline by two-weeks. The date for payment of taxes has been extended from March 31 to April 15, 2020. The order, signed by the Florida Department of Revenue Executive Director, Jim Zingale, states “All tax collectors…
2019 Florida Property Tax – Summer Update
For many, the summer time is a time for rest, relaxation and a time to unwind. For us here at FirstPointe Advisors, summer time is a time to regroup, prepare and a time to grind! The 2018 tax year appeals have wrapped up in all jurisdictions throughout Florida and the results of the hearings are being…
Florida Legislative Update – March 2018
In February, our very own Brian DePotter spent a few days in Tallahassee with the NAIOP legislative board, meeting with our local representatives to discuss issues that affect the real estate industry. On March 11, Florida Lawmakers finished their annual session two days after their scheduled ending of March 9. The main focus was the $89…
