Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1257: Tax/Documentary Stamp Tax to Fund Down Payment Assistance
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1257 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tax/Documentary Stamp Tax to Fund Down Payment Assistance. Primary sponsor: Angie Nixon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 9, 2026): Withdrawn prior to introduction.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Tax/Documentary Stamp Tax to Fund Down Payment Assistance; Creates additional documentary stamp tax in specified amount on residential property purchased by person who already owns certain number of residential properties; creates First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program within Department of Commerce; provides purpose & eligibility for such program; provides maximum amount of assistance that may be provided; provides that funding comes from specified tax revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Nixon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn prior to introduction
- Filed