§ 2-2090. Notice to purchaser.

(1)

As a courtesy, at or before the execution of a contract for the sale and purchase of any property for which a non-ad valorem assessment for the Energy Savings Program has been levied and has an unpaid balance due, the seller shall give the prospective purchaser the following courtesy notice in writing:

QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, OR WIND RESISTANCE. The property being purchased is located within the jurisdiction of a local government or entity that has placed an assessment on the property pursuant to Section 163.08, Florida Statutes. The assessment is for a qualifying improvement to the property relating to energy efficiency, renewable energy, or wind resistance, and is not based on the value of property. This assessment will require an additional payment to the Tax Collector until such time as the assessment is fully paid off. You are encouraged to contact the county property appraiser's office to learn more about this and other assessments that may be provided by law.

(2)

Failure to provide the courtesy notice referenced above to a purchaser of the Property shall have no effect on either the validity of any Assessment or any obligation by a Property owner.

(3)

Notice, as provided below, shall be recorded in the public records for the Property within five (5) days after execution of the Agreement:

QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, OR WIND RESISTANCE. This property is located within the jurisdiction of a local government that has placed an assessment on the property pursuant to Section 163.08, Florida Statutes. The assessment is for a qualifying improvement to the property relating to energy efficiency, renewable energy, or wind resistance, and is not based on the value of property. This assessment will require an additional payment to the Tax Collector until such time as the assessment is fully paid off. You are encouraged to contact the county property appraiser's office to learn more about this and other assessments that may be provided by law.

(Ord. No. 10-78, § 1(L), 11-4-10; Ord. No. 16-30, § 7, 3-8-16)