Direct access to the legislative process.
A
bipartisan effort of Florida Association of REALTORS through RPAC has provided us with a voice clearly
heard on both Democrat and Republican sides of any issue. We are recognized as one of the
strongest grassroots organizations in Florida.
FAR is not a single-issue
interest group. It represents all issues affecting residential and commercial
property owners, individual private property rights and property management concerns.
Property tax reduction. FAR and your local board has consistently fought for property tax relief in Florida. Whether it be defeating a statewide transfer tax or protecting the property tax rollback relief for all Volusia homeowners, your association, through RPAC remains a major force in this ongoing debate.
Private property rights. FAR, along with a statewide coalition of business, industry and agricultural organizations, initiated the introduction of HB 533. This legislation requires state and local governmental agencies to formally assess the merits of a taking's action before moving forward with the taking of someone's private property.
Land use issues. FAR has worked to ensure that the rights of private property owners are protected in legislation and administrative rules in areas such as wetlands, abandoned industrial sites, high risk erosion areas and the rights of private property owners.
Transfer taxes. FAR and your local board, has consistently opposed any legislative measure proposed by state and local governments to raise property transfer taxes as a source of revenue.
Impact fees. FAR has been successful in defeating legislative efforts across the state for the establishment of impact taxes.
Growth limitation policies. FAR has successfully opposed legislation that would have created moratoriums and other prohibitions against development.
License law changes. FAR has been a major force in clarifying a number of license law issues.
FHA. NAR and FAR prevented the reduction and elimination of the Federal Housing Administration.
Capital gains tax reduction. FAR and NAR are consistently seeking a reduction in the capital gains tax that was taken away in the 1986 Tax Reform Act.
Mortgage Interest Deduction. FAR, NAR and your local Board, successfully fought efforts which would have eliminated or placed limitations on the Mortgage Interest Deduction.
Your Voice.... Your Investment. The REALTORS Political Action Committee is your best investment in real estate. In today's political arena, you need strength in numbers. By joining thousands of other REALTORS, you make a real impact with those who count - local, state and federal policy makers.