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Mr. Dan Stengle, General Counsel Department of Community Affairs 2740 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Attention: Ms. Michelle L. Oxman Assistant General Counsel

Dear Mr. Stengle:

On behalf of the Florida Housing Finance Agency, you ask:

Is the Florida Housing Finance Agency exempt from payment of the documentary stamp tax imposed under Chapter 201, Florida Statutes?

In sum:

The Florida Housing Finance Agency is exempt from payment of the documentary stamp tax imposed pursuant to section 201.02, Florida Statutes, which applies to documents relating to the transfer of interests in…