The 2017 Legislative Session has closed and Florida REALTORS® had a very successful session this year. The biggest legislative victories include:

1. Cap on Estoppel Certificate Fees
2. First-ever reducton of the Business Rent Tax
3. 10% Tax Cap on Non-Homestead Prperty Taxes
4. More than $270 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
5. More than $500 million for Florida’s natural resources
6. Additional homestead Tax Exemption
7. $600 million in tax relief for Property Owners

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Director Beth Barber, Treasurer Rod Cabezas, President Elect Sabrina Burke, Director LaDonna Ingram, Director Jean Ulrich, Past President Rick Watson, Director Mary Seymour & AE Gloria Salinard attended Florida REALTORS® Great American REALTOR® Days in Tallahassee on Tuesday, March 28th. 

The contingent met with Senator Bill Montford and Representative Halsey Beshears to discuss some important issues that will be coming up during this session. At the meeting the group urged Senator Montford and Representative Beshears to consider voting “Yes” on the following issues: Reduce The Business Rent Tax, Cap Fees Charged by Community Association Management Companies fr Estoppel Certificates, Increase Funding for State Housing Trust Funds, and Support a Permanent Property Tax Cap on Second Homes and Businesses.

           Representative Halsey Beshears                                                                                           Senator Bill Montford