Florida S434: Assessment of Property Used for Residential Purposes

What the bill says

An act relating to assessment of property used for residential purposes; creating s. 193.6245, F.S.; defining the term “changes or improvements made to improve the property’s resistance to wind damage”; prohibiting the consideration of the increase in just value of a property which is attributable to changes or improvements made to improve the property’s resistance to wind damage in determinations of the assessed value of certain property; providing applicability; providing an effective date.

From the introduced text, November 7, 2025:

A bill to be entitled An act relating to assessment of property used for residential purposes; creating s. 193.6245, F.S.; defining the term “changes or improvements made to improve the property’s resistance to wind damage”; prohibiting the consideration of the increase in just value of a property which is attributable to changes or improvements made to improve the property’s resistance to wind damage in determinations of the assessed value of certain property; providing applicability; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 193.6245, Florida Statutes, is created to changes or improvements for resistance to wind damage.— (1) As used in this section, the term “changes or improvements made to improve the property’s resistance to wind damage” includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (a) Improving the strength of the roof deck attachment. (b) Creating a secondary water barrier to prevent water intrusion. (c) Installing wind-resistant shingles. (d) Installing gable-end bracing. (e) Reinforcing roof-to-wall connections. (f) Installing storm shutters. (g) Installing opening protections. (2) In determining the assessed value of real property used for residential purposes, any increase in just value of a property which is attributable to changes or improvements made to improve the property’s resistance to wind damage may not be considered. (3) This section applies to changes or improvements made to improve the property’s resistance to …

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Sponsors

• Leek, Tom (R, SD-007) · primary sponsor
• Gaetz, Don (R, SD-001)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died in Messages
2. February 19, 2026: In Messages
3. February 19, 2026: Immediately certified -SJ 356
4. February 19, 2026: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 349
5. February 19, 2026: Read 3rd time -SJ 349
6. February 19, 2026: Read 2nd time -SJ 349
7. February 18, 2026: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/19/26
8. February 18, 2026: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
9. February 17, 2026: Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0
10. February 12, 2026: On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/17/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building

Votes

• Senate: S 434 Filed (February 19, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 434 Filed (February 17, 2026): 24 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 434 Filed (February 5, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 434 Filed (January 28, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S434?

S434 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Assessment of Property Used for Residential Purposes.

What does S434 do?

In its own words: An act relating to assessment of property used for residential purposes; creating s. 193.6245, F.S.; defining the term “changes or improvements made to improve the property’s resistance to wind damage”; prohibiting the consideration of the increase in just value of a property which is attributable to changes or improvements made to improve the property’s resistance to wind damage in determinations of the assessed value of certain property; providing applicability; providing an effective date.

What is the status of S434?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Messages (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored S434?

Leek, Tom (R, SD-007), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S434?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/434