Florida's Live Local Act grants an ad valorem property tax exemption to qualifying newer multifamily developments that set aside units at workforce-affordable rents. It must be applied for correctly, certified annually, and defended at the county level. That is what we do.
On qualifying units serving households between 80% and 120% of area median income.
On qualifying units serving households at or below 80% of area median income.
Eligibility generally requires 70+ units in a development, improvements substantially completed within the last five years, rent limits, and timely filings with the state and county property appraiser. Details vary by county and change with legislation.
Unit-level review of rents, AMI limits, completion dates, and county posture to size the exemption before you commit.
We prepare the exemption application and supporting certifications, aligned to each county property appraiser's requirements.
Annual recertification, rent-limit monitoring, and documentation so the exemption survives audit and renewal.
We file directly with the county on your behalf, track deadlines, and handle appraiser correspondence end to end.
A Florida ad valorem property tax exemption for qualifying newer multifamily developments that reserve units at workforce-affordable rents — 75% relief on units serving 80–120% of area median income, and 100% on units at or below 80% AMI.
Broadly: multifamily developments of more than 70 units, with improvements substantially completed within the past five years, offering qualifying units at or below statutory rent limits. County-level practice matters; we assess each asset individually.
Exemption applications are generally due to the county property appraiser by March 1 for that tax year, with certification steps before filing. Missing the window typically means waiting a full year.
No. Qualification is re-established annually — rents, occupancy, and certifications must be maintained and refiled each year. That ongoing compliance is a core part of our engagement.
Engagements are typically structured as a fixed fee for eligibility and filing, with an annual compliance retainer. We're happy to discuss success-based structures for larger portfolios.
A short call is usually enough to tell whether an asset is a candidate — and roughly what the exemption is worth.
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