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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 504
Consent
Information
Public Hearin~
Re~ular X
November 10, 2003
Meeting
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REQUEST:
City Manager requesting the City Commission to consider support of Seminole County enacting
the provisions of the "Granny Flats Bill" in Seminole County.
PURPOSE:
This Agenda Item is needed for the Commission to provide the Seminole County Commission
with its comments regarding the Commission enacting the provisions of the "Granny Flats Bill"
in Seminole County.
CONSIDERA TIONS:
The Legislature enacting the Reductions in Assessments for Living Quarters of Parents or
Grandparents Legislation currently referred to as the "Granny Flats Bill" in the 2002
seSSIOn.
The Bill giving the County Commission the authority to exempt additions to residences
which are constructed to house parents and grandparents from property taxes countywide
is being considered for adoption by the County Commission.
The County Commission desires to get comments from local governing bodies regarding
their support for this action on the part of the County Commission.
FUNDING: It is not anticipated that this tax exemption would have an appreciable impact on the
generation of property taxes.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that the City Commission instruct the City
Manager to advise the County Commission of its comments regarding the enactment of the
"Granny Flats Bill" in Seminole County.
ATTACHMENTS: County Manager letter of October 21,2003
COMMISSION ACTION:
COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
October 21,2003
Ron McLemore, City Manager
City of Winter Springs
1126 E. State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
RECEIVED
OCT 2 4 2003
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
City Manager
Re: Granny Flats Bill
Dear Mr. McLemore:
Seminole County is considering adopting an ordinance implementing the above-
mentioned bill. At the October 14, 2003, County Commission meeting, Bill Suber,
Property Appraiser presented an overview on the Reduction in Assessment for
living Quarters of Parents or Grandparents Legislation commonly referred to as
the "Granny Flats BilL" This legislation is the result of an amendment to Article
VII of the Florida Constitution that was approved by the voters in November
2002. In Seminole County the measure was approved by 65%. The
implementing legislation was enacted by the Florida Legislature during the 2002
Session and became' effective simultaneously with the constitutional amendment.
Under the provisions of the statute the Board of County Commissioners may
adopt an ordinance to provide for a reduction in the assessed value of
homestead property meeting certain criteria. If the commission adopts an
ordinance it is binding upon all taxing authorities that levy taxes within the
County. There are established guidelines that must be met before the property
owner can be eligible to receive this exemption.
. Only construction or reconstruction that has been substantially completed
after January 7, 2003 can be considered for this exemption.
. The reduction in value cannot exceed 20% of the assessed value of the
property prior to the assessment reduction being taken.
. The reduced amount shall be placed on the roll after a change in
ownership, when the property is no longer homesteaded, or when the
parent or grandparent discontinues residing on the property.
1101 EAST FIRST STREET SANFORD FL 32771-1468 TELEPHONE (407) 665-7219 FAX (407) 665-7958
Based upon a preliminary assessment, it does not appear that the impact of the
"Granny Flats Bill" would have a major impact on assessments for Seminole
County.
The Board of County Commissioners has asked that we seek input from each of
the affected taxing authorities prior to consideration for adoption in December.
Therefore, we are requesting that you submit any comments or concerns you
may have by November 3, 2003. Should you have any questions, please feel
free to contact me at 407-665-7211.
Sincerely,
B.~~
~. Kevin Grace
County Manager
C: Bill Suber, Property Appraiser