Fla. Stat. § 197.2421
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197.2421 Property tax deferral.
Official statutory text
(1) If a property owner applies for a property tax deferral and meets the criteria established in this chapter, the tax collector shall approve the deferral of the ad valorem taxes and non-ad valorem assessments.
(2) Authorized property tax deferral programs are: (a) Homestead tax deferral. (b) Recreational and commercial working waterfront deferral. (c) Affordable rental housing deferral.
(3) Ad valorem taxes, non-ad valorem assessments, and interest deferred pursuant to this chapter constitute a priority lien and attach to the property in the same manner as other tax liens. Deferred taxes, assessments, and interest, however, are due, payable, and delinquent as provided in this chapter.
History: s. 11, ch. 2011-151.
(2) Authorized property tax deferral programs are: (a) Homestead tax deferral. (b) Recreational and commercial working waterfront deferral. (c) Affordable rental housing deferral.
(3) Ad valorem taxes, non-ad valorem assessments, and interest deferred pursuant to this chapter constitute a priority lien and attach to the property in the same manner as other tax liens. Deferred taxes, assessments, and interest, however, are due, payable, and delinquent as provided in this chapter.
History: s. 11, ch. 2011-151.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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