THE SION JOURNAL
A closer look at housing in Orange County, the Orlando area and Florida.
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County commissioners are scheduled to discuss Tourist Development Tax funding on October 19. The special meeting runs from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Staff will present a proposed allocation scenario after reviewing additional projects. The announcement describes a discussion, not final approval of every proposed allocation.
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 →Florida approved an average 12.8% decrease for American Modern Home HO-4 policies. The Orange County average is 13.4%. The change applies to new policies and renewals starting October 11. These are renters-insurance rates, not a statewide cut to landlords’ building insurance.
Read full article →A free City of Orlando workshop is scheduled for October 19 at 6 p.m. The venue is Beardall Senior Center, 800 Delaney Avenue. The city identifies the audience as residents who own city properties at least 25 years old. The session focuses on energy improvements that retain historic character.
Read full article →A lower or higher premium alone does not explain a policy renewal. Florida’s consumer guidance highlights property characteristics, coverage and mitigation credits that can affect pricing.
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.
Read full article →A county consultation is collecting input for the next five-year Consolidated Plan. Residents and community partners can share housing needs and ideas through Engage Orange.
Read full article →September sales fell 6.2% from August while the reported median price changed only slightly. Our first market brief separates regional sales data from neighborhood rental conditions.
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