Surviving Spouse Homestead Limitations Struck Down as Unconstitutional [Florida]

Article VII, Section 6(f)(1) of the Florida Constitution provides ad valorem tax relief to surviving spouses of veterans who died from service-connected causes while on active duty. The provision specifically provides the relief to homestead property of:

“[t]he surviving spouse of a veteran who died from service-connected causes while on active duty as a member of the United States Armed Forces.”

In implementing this provision. . .

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