Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 1608 — Assessment of Property with Decreasing Just Valuation

Last action — Died in Finance and Tax

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Assessment of Property with Decreasing Just Valuation; Prohibiting increases in certain assessed valuations if the just value of the property has decreased since the previous assessment, etc.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill prohibits increases in certain assessed property valuations if the just value has decreased since the prior assessment.

  • Section 193.155

    the assessed value of homestead property may not increase if the just value of the property is less than the just value of the property on the preceding January 1.

    This change ensures that the assessed value of homesteaded properties cannot increase if their actual market value has decreased.

  • Section 193.1554

    the assessed value of a nonhomestead residential property may not increase if the just value of the property is less than the just value of the property on the preceding January 1.

    This amendment prevents the assessed value of nonhomestead residential properties from rising if their actual market value has dropped.

  • Section 193.1555

    the assessed value of nonresidential real property may not increase if the just value of the property is less than the just value of the property on the preceding January 1.

    This provision prohibits increases in the assessed value of nonresidential properties if their just value has decreased.

Action History

  1. Died in Finance and Tax

  2. Introduced

  3. Referred to Finance and Tax; Appropriations; Rules

  4. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1608 do?
Assessment of Property with Decreasing Just Valuation; Prohibiting increases in certain assessed valuations if the just value of the property has decreased since the previous assessment, etc.
Who sponsors SB 1608?
SB 1608 is sponsored by Polsky, Tina Scott (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1608?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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