Resident asks Lake County to consider Florida Statute 193.703 'granny‑flat' assessment reduction

At the start of the public comment period, Pat Kelly urged the board to consider a local ordinance adopting Florida Statute 193.703 to allow a property‑assessment reduction tied to accessory dwelling units used by grandparents.

Kelly described the measure as "essentially it's a granny flat" and said the statute "allows you to get a assessment reduction of 20% of the value increase of the property while the grandparent lives there." Commissioners responded that staff should return with details and numbers; one commissioner suggested waiting until after November to judge the effect of scheduled property tax changes. Chairwoman Campione said staff could add the item to a future agenda for formal consideration and analysis.

No immediate vote was taken; the board directed staff to prepare information — including affected property counts and fiscal impacts — for a future agenda. Commissioners stressed that any local adoption would not be retroactive and would require a staff presentation with detailed numbers before a decision.