THE SION JOURNAL
A closer look at housing in Orange County, the Orlando area and Florida.
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A November 10 committee packet lists two county-owned parcels for potential affordable housing. The sites are in Opa-locka and Miami Gardens. The draft sets an income ceiling of 120% of area median income. The agenda confirms the proposal was listed, with final action unverified.
Read full article →Florida’s November 3 election returns show roughly 62% support for Amendment 3. The unofficial tally exceeds the 60% required for passage. The measure would increase eligible homestead exemptions for non-school taxes and lower the assessment cap for non-homestead property. Certification is pending; the measure does not change current tax bills.
Read full article →Orange County listed a first public hearing on proposed zoning amendments for October 27. The proposals address manufactured homes and residential compatibility, among other topics. The county describes this as the first of two required hearings. The published agenda does not establish that any changes have taken effect.
Read full article →Florida’s insurance regulator announced enforcement action on October 21. It says First Premier Home Warranty Corp. sold warranties without the required Florida license. OIR ordered the company to cease and desist immediately under threat of administrative penalty. The agency urges consumers to verify licensing before entering a contract.
Read full article →Amendment 3 is a 2026 ballot proposal, not a tax change already in force. It would expand qualifying homestead exemptions for non-school taxes. It also proposes a lower annual assessment-growth cap for non-homestead property. Eligibility and timing matter; owners should not assume an automatic tax-bill reduction.
Read full article →The County’s current guidance explains how qualifying affordable rental projects are reviewed. This guide covers an existing law, rather than a newly approved development.
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