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PACE Financing Dispute

Summary

Fortify Financial warned commissioners that 173 valid PACE assessment liens from hurricane-hardening loans aren't on the tax roll, leaving half the borrowers unpaid and at risk of being unable to refinance.

At a glance

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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Roughly half of 173 assessments unpaid and two years behind; potential refinance problems for homeowners.

✅Who benefits

Homeowners with valid PACE liens if assessments are placed on the tax roll.

⚠️Who could be affected

Homeowners unable to refinance with unresolved liens; taxpayers bearing litigation costs.

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