An govt order signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday will lengthen the deadline for property taxes on houses and companies within the 26 FEMA-designed counties affected by Hurricane Ian.
DeSantis additionally introduced the Florida Legislature will maintain a particular session earlier than the tip of the yr to think about the property tax reduction.
“I do not need the power as governor to remove property tax obligations, so this can delay that cost date,” DeSantis stated in entrance of a broken Sanibel Island restaurant. “I need to give us time so the Legislature can are available in someday after the election however earlier than the tip of the yr to offer rebates for the affected householders or property homeowners.”
The properties affected contains actual property, houses or companies destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by Ian’s impacts.
“We need to make certain we’re doing all we will to clear the burdens that folk are coping with,” DeSantis stated. “The particles is there, we will not put that again collectively … however we will make it simpler for folks to get again on their toes.”
DeSantis stated there will likely be a proper announcement on the session dates later.
Counties eligible for FEMA Particular person Help embody Brevard, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Seaside, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia.
DeSantis stated the session might additionally handle different points associated to the hurricane, together with property insurance coverage and serving to native governments to pay for important companies.
Info from the Related Press was used on this report.
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