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Staff warns Riviera Beach could face revenue cuts if state property‑tax changes pass; staff: 30–35% of homes are homesteaded

Riviera Beach Planning and Zoning Board · March 12, 2026
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Summary

City staff told the Planning & Zoning Board on March 12 that the city is monitoring state proposals to reduce property‑tax assessments and is preparing estimates; Assistant to the City Manager Dr. Hayes said roughly 30–35% of Riviera Beach properties are homesteaded.

City staff told the Planning & Zoning Board on March 12 that pending state property‑tax proposals could materially reduce local revenue if enacted and that the city’s finance team is preparing estimates to quantify the effect.

During public comment and board discussion, staff described the current proposals circulating in Tallahassee and how they would affect municipal budgets. A staff member summarized the…

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