[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Another perk to being a Florida resident is discounts at Disney World. That's a big deal if you/your family go there often, or want to go there often but couldn't otherwise afford it.

[me4vt]

And straight, that just sucks!! That’s why I leave my motorcycles in East Tennessee……….

[elevatorman]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Great post however not related at all to the question. The OP owns two homes one in VA and one here in TV. The question- is there an advantage of changing his VA residency status to FL residency status.

I guess missed the part where OP said he has 2 homes.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

i can come up with three advantages, no state income taxes, homestead exemption on property taxes, and your vote in a national election might actually matter (depending on previous state). In general, substandard health care in florida (at least the greater villages area) is a big disadvantage.

the criminal element knows that under the stand your ground law they may never have their day in court

[rustyp]

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[donassaid]

Another great reason is that there is no personal property tax on cars, boats, riding lawn mowers, etc. One of the worst taxes ever. Also, no state income tax. The one thing I miss is Kroger. More reasonable grocery prices than Publix or Winn Dixie and discounts for gas.

[gwenhwalker@yahoo.com]

I was a resident of Virginia Beach for over 50 years and became a resident here upon retirement. Best bang for the buck

[sallyg]

No.

[rde3036]

Originally Posted by collie1228

I was a resident of New York, and now am a proud resident of Florida. I don't recall ever saying I was a proud resident of New York.

I was a resident of NY State until 2012. I wish I would have left earlier!!

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by collie1228

I was a resident of New York, and now am a proud resident of Florida. I don't recall ever saying I was a proud resident of New York.

I too am an ex-New Yorker. My view you can be happy, or not, anywhere. New York like Florida is a big varied state. Many people confuse New York State with New York Metropolitan area, ie New York City. I am retired in Florida. I was never retired in New York. Snow? Snow is pretty. I left it behind. Where can you find a snow blower in Florida? Shoveling snow? Our nutty neighbor used to serve hot cocoa as we shoveled.
Yes, taxes were higher but, we did not have a bond to pay. Bike riding? We had a great bike path that went to Jones Beach. Every place has things to offer. My garden?
Northern birds at least wait for the fruit to ripen. Southern birds will eat it green.

DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY.

[Stu from NYC]

Not much regret at moving here at all

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by DAVES

I too am an ex-New Yorker. My view you can be happy, or not, anywhere. New York like Florida is a big varied state. Many people confuse New York State with New York Metropolitan area, ie New York City. I am retired in Florida. I was never retired in New York. Snow? Snow is pretty. I left it behind. Where can you find a snow blower in Florida? Shoveling snow? Our nutty neighbor used to serve hot cocoa as we shoveled.
Yes, taxes were higher but, we did not have a bond to pay. Bike riding? We had a great bike path that went to Jones Beach. Every place has things to offer. My garden?
Northern birds at least wait for the fruit to ripen. Southern birds will eat it green.

DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY.

Well, having grown up on LI and lived 30+ years in the Finger Lakes region, I'll say this: A little snow is pretty, 10+ feet per season of shoveling and blowing and plowing is not, neither is slush and ice. There was no bond in NY, but my property tax AND $3200 bond combined is still only one third of my taxes in NY, and my home here is worth 3x as much. Bike---yes, it is a nice path to Jones Beach, but once there you get to compete with 700,000 other people for 10 sq. feet of sand, and your bike will be stolen 1 minute after you leave it. And there aren't any birds nibbling on my limes and lemons.

Should have left NY sooner!

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Great post however not related at all to the question. The OP owns two homes one in VA and one here in TV. The question- is there an advantage of changing his VA residency status to FL residency status.

Like many other things replies here are opinions, essentially gossip. When, it comes to finances, you should not publish the needed information here. Assuming the op wants to keep both homes and can afford to keep both homes it is a question for an accountant.

[Dlbonivich]

People say healthcare in the Villages is bad but within an hour or n just about any direction are some of the best hospitals. Most people have to travel an hour in the place they are from to find good healthcare. I lived in the Houston area I had to drive an hour to a good hospital.

[Zenmama18]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I modified my post to reflect the changes in the cap; I didn't realize the cap could be less than the 3% maximum. I'm looking forward to some of those 0.1% and 0.3% years.

We lived in our previous home in Orlando for 27 years and the cap saved us a lot of money. Our buyers had sticker shock when they got their first tax bill.

There is also an exemption for disabled veterans that reduces the property tax.