Florida PACE financing program
Summary
The council voted 4-1 against letting PACE providers finance home repairs through property tax assessments. Supporters said it gives families a cheaper option than credit cards; opponents feared liens and foreclosures.
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Last discussed Jan 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
A typical $25,000 project could add about $3,178 a year to a homeowner's tax bill for 20 years — roughly $62,700 total.
Had it passed: homeowners who can't qualify for traditional loans would have financed roofs and hurricane hardening.
Council opponents argued low-income homeowners could be pushed toward foreclosure; Bonna argued denial leaves vulnerable families without financing options.
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