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Florida Attorney General Reports

Decided September 24, 2008Published

1Opinion of the Court

Dear Mr. Levy:

On behalf of the Honorable W.L. Pritchett, Jr., Putnam County Property Appraiser, you ask the following questions:

1. Are vacant lots owned by the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity on January 1 eligible for exemption from ad valorem taxation pursuant to section 196.1978, Florida Statutes?

2. Are vacant lots owned by the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity on January 1 entitled to exemption from ad valorem taxation as a charitable purpose?

You state that the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) has an inventory of vacant lots, some of which are suitable for future building…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Thayer v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1976
  2. Dobbs v. Sea Isle HotelSupreme Court of Florida · 1952
  3. Alsop v. PierceSupreme Court of Florida · 1944
  4. Judd v. SchooleySupreme Court of Florida · 1963
  5. Schooley v. JuddDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1963

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