Florida Statutes
Chapter 197 - Tax Collections, Sales, and Liens
197.263 - Change in Ownership or Use of Property.


(1) If there is a change in use or ownership of tax-deferred property such that the owner is no longer eligible for the tax deferral granted, or the owner fails to maintain the required fire and extended insurance coverage, the total amount of deferred taxes and interest for all years is due and payable November 1 of the year in which the change occurs or on the date failure to maintain insurance occurs. Payment is delinquent on April 1 of the year following the year in which the change in use or failure to maintain insurance occurs. However, if the change in ownership is to a surviving spouse and the spouse is eligible to maintain the tax deferral on such property, the surviving spouse may continue the deferment of previously deferred taxes and interest pursuant to this chapter.
(2) Whenever the property appraiser discovers that there has been a change in the ownership or use of property that has been granted a tax deferral, the property appraiser shall notify the tax collector in writing of the date such change occurs, and the tax collector shall collect any taxes, assessments, and interest due.
(3) During any year in which the total amount of deferred taxes, interest, assessments, and all other unsatisfied liens on the homestead exceeds 85 percent of the just value of the homestead, the tax collector shall notify the owner that the portion of taxes, interest, and assessments which exceeds 85 percent of the just value of the homestead is due and payable within 30 days after the notice is sent. Failure to pay the amount due causes the total amount of deferred taxes, interest, and assessments to become delinquent.
(4) Each year, upon notification, each owner of property on which taxes, interest, and assessments have been deferred shall submit to the tax collector a list of, and the current value of, all outstanding liens on the owner’s homestead. Failure to respond to this notification within 30 days causes the total amount of deferred taxes, interest, and assessments to become payable within 30 days.
(5) If deferred taxes, interest, and assessments become delinquent, the tax collector shall sell a tax certificate for the delinquent taxes, interest, and assessments in the manner provided by s. 197.432.
History.—s. 7, ch. 77-301; s. 5, ch. 78-161; s. 149, ch. 85-342; s. 5, ch. 92-312; s. 1009, ch. 95-147; s. 20, ch. 2011-151.
Note.—Former s. 197.0169.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XIV - Taxation and Finance

Chapter 197 - Tax Collections, Sales, and Liens

197.102 - Definitions.

197.103 - Deputy Tax Collectors; Appointment.

197.122 - Lien of Taxes; Application.

197.123 - Erroneous Returns; Notification of Property Appraiser.

197.131 - Correction of Erroneous Assessments.

197.146 - Uncollectible Personal Property Taxes; Correction of Tax Roll.

197.152 - Collection of Unpaid or Omitted Taxes; Interest Amount; Taxable Value.

197.162 - Tax Discount Payment Periods.

197.172 - Interest Rate; Calculation and Minimum.

197.182 - Department of Revenue to Pass Upon and Order Refunds.

197.192 - Land Not to Be Divided or Plat Filed Until Taxes Paid.

197.212 - Minimum Tax Bill.

197.217 - Judicial Sale; Payment of Taxes.

197.222 - Prepayment of Estimated Tax by Installment Method.

197.2301 - Payment of Taxes Prior to Certified Roll Procedure.

197.2421 - Property Tax Deferral.

197.2423 - Application for Property Tax Deferral; Determination of Approval or Denial by Tax Collector.

197.2425 - Appeal of Denied Tax Deferral.

197.243 - Definitions Relating to Homestead Property Tax Deferral.

197.252 - Homestead Tax Deferral.

197.2524 - Tax Deferral for Recreational and Commercial Working Waterfront Properties and Affordable Rental Housing Property.

197.2526 - Eligibility for Tax Deferral for Affordable Rental Housing Property.

197.254 - Annual Notification to Taxpayer.

197.262 - Deferred Payment Tax Certificates.

197.263 - Change in Ownership or Use of Property.

197.272 - Prepayment of Deferred Taxes.

197.282 - Distribution of Payments.

197.292 - Construction.

197.301 - Penalties.

197.312 - Payment by Mortgagee.

197.319 - Refund of Taxes for Residential Improvements Rendered Uninhabitable by a Catastrophic Event.

197.3195 - Abatement of Ad Valorem Taxes and Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Following Destruction Caused by a Sudden and Unforeseen Collapse.

197.322 - Delivery of Ad Valorem Tax and Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls; Notice of Taxes; Publication and Mail.

197.3225 - Public Records Exemption; Taxpayer E-Mail Addresses.

197.323 - Extension of Roll During Adjustment Board Hearings.

197.332 - Duties of Tax Collectors; Branch Offices.

197.333 - When Taxes Due; Delinquent.

197.3335 - Tax Payments When Property Is Subject to Adverse Possession; Refunds.

197.343 - Tax Notices; Additional Notice Required.

197.344 - Lienholders; Receipt of Notices and Delinquent Taxes.

197.363 - Special Assessments and Service Charges; Optional Method of Collection.

197.3631 - Non-Ad Valorem Assessments; General Provisions.

197.3632 - Uniform Method for the Levy, Collection, and Enforcement of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments.

197.3635 - Combined Notice of Ad Valorem Taxes and Non-Ad Valorem Assessments; Requirements.

197.373 - Payment of Portion of Taxes.

197.374 - Partial Payment of Current Year Taxes.

197.383 - Distribution of Taxes.

197.402 - Advertisement of Real or Personal Property With Delinquent Taxes.

197.403 - Proof of Publication.

197.412 - Attachment of Tangible Personal Property in Case of Removal.

197.413 - Delinquent Personal Property Taxes; Warrants; Court Order for Levy and Seizure of Personal Property; Seizure; Fees of Tax Collectors.

197.414 - Record of Warrants and Levies on Tangible Personal Property.

197.4155 - Delinquent Personal Property Taxes; Payment Program.

197.416 - Continuing Duty of the Tax Collector to Collect Delinquent Tax Warrants; Limitation of Actions.

197.417 - Sale of Personal Property After Seizure.

197.432 - Sale of Tax Certificates for Unpaid Taxes.

197.4325 - Procedure When Payment of Taxes or Tax Certificates Is Dishonored.

197.433 - Duplicate Certificates.

197.442 - Tax Collector Not to Sell Certificates on Land on Which Taxes Have Been Paid; Penalty.

197.443 - Cancellation of Tax Certificates; Correction of Tax Certificates.

197.444 - Cancellation of Tax Certificates; Suit by Holder.

197.446 - Payment of Back Taxes as Condition Precedent to Cancellation of Tax Certificate Held by County.

197.447 - Cancellation of Tax Liens Held by the County on Property of the United States and the State of Florida.

197.462 - Transfer of Tax Certificates Held by Individuals.

197.472 - Redemption of Tax Certificates.

197.4725 - Purchase of County-Held Tax Certificates.

197.473 - Disposition of Unclaimed Redemption Moneys.

197.482 - Expiration of Tax Certificate.

197.492 - Errors and Insolvencies Report.

197.502 - Application for Obtaining Tax Deed by Holder of Tax Sale Certificate; Fees.

197.512 - Notice, Form of Publication for Obtaining Tax Deed by Holder.

197.522 - Notice to Owner When Application for Tax Deed Is Made.

197.532 - Fees for Mailing Additional Notices, When Application Is Made by Holder.

197.542 - Sale at Public Auction.

197.552 - Tax Deeds.

197.562 - Grantee of Tax Deed Entitled to Immediate Possession.

197.572 - Certain Easements Survive Tax Sales and Deeds.

197.573 - Survival of Restrictions and Covenants After Tax Sale.

197.582 - Disbursement of Proceeds of Sale.

197.592 - County Delinquent Tax Lands; Method and Procedure for Sale by County; Certain Lands Conveyed to Municipalities; Extinction of Liens.

197.593 - Corrective County Deeds Without Consideration or Further Notice.

197.602 - Reimbursement Required in Challenges to the Validity of a Tax Deed.

197.603 - Declaration of Legislative Findings and Intent.