10 Home Upgrades That Can Increase Your Florida Property Taxes

Posted by Florida Realty Marketplace on May 15th, 2025

10 Home Upgrades That Can Increase Your Florida Property Taxes

Upgrading your Florida home—whether it’s a kitchen remodel, new pool, or a room addition—can boost comfort, curb appeal, and resale value. But many homeowners don’t realize these improvements can also raise their property taxes. In Florida, property taxes are based on the assessed value of your home, and certain upgrades can push that value higher. Understanding what home improvements increase property taxes in Florida can help you plan smarter and avoid costly surprises after renovations.

Why Do Home Improvements Increase Property Taxes in Florida?

In Florida, property taxes are based on the assessed value of your home. When you make significant improvements, such as adding…

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More Bang, Less Buck: Home Improvements With Highest Payoff In 2017

Posted by Florida Realty Marketplace on July 19th, 2017

Double Duty Home Improvements

Most people undertake home improvements for two reasons -- to make their property more valuable, to improve energy efficiency, and to make their houses more comfortable and functional.

The best renovations do more than one of these things. For instance, new windows can make look attractive, insulate against heat or cooling loss, and keep the sun from beating you senseless in your eat-in kitchen.

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Renovations Paying Off More In 2017

2017 has seen a jump in home improvement value for the amount spent. While costs increased by three percent in 2016, the value realized from improvements rose by 4.2 percent. That's great news for those who want…

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Best Home Improvements For Every Month Of The Year

Posted by Florida Realty Marketplace on April 3rd, 2017

The best time of year to buy a refrigerator is right around the corner.

Does it feel as if your home improvement to-do list never ends? Try organizing your projects by month. Then knock these 12 items off your list.

Once you become a homeowner, the number of things you need (or want) to improve increases exponentially. There’s always something to be done. But certain times of year are better to tackle specific projects, whether your goal is to save money or sanity. Not sure where to begin? We’ve laid out a schedule below.

January: Clean your carpets and rugs

It may seem counterintuitive to do this when it’s cold out, but according to Jonathan Barnett, founder of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning in Lakewood, CO, your…

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