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Commission elects not to grant 80–120% AMI property tax exemptions under Live Local Act
Summary
Based on the Shimberg Center's 2024 report, the commission approved Resolution 25-02 directing the Orange County Property Appraiser not to grant certain 80–120% AMI exemptions for the 2025 tax roll; staff said the Orlando-Kissimmee MSA shows a surplus of such units.
The Winter Garden City Commission approved Resolution 25-02 on Jan. 9, 2025, electing not to exempt certain properties from ad valorem taxation under the Live Local Act for the 2025 tax roll.
Planning Director Kelly Carson summarized the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies 2024 annual report and said the Orlando-Kissimmee metropolitan area (which includes Orange County) shows a surplus of affordable and available units for households at 0–120% of Area Median Income. On that basis, staff recommended the city decline to grant the 80–120% AMI exemption under Section 196.1978(3)(d)1.a., Florida Statutes. Commissioner Colin Sharman moved to approve the resolution; Commissioner Lisa L. Bennett seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
