Florida § 295.16 - Disabled veterans exempt from certain license or permit fee.
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§ 295.16. Disabled veterans exempt from certain license or permit fee.
A totally and permanently disabled veteran who is a resident of Florida and honorably discharged from the Armed Forces, who has been issued a valid identification card by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in accordance with s. 295.17 or has been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessor to have a service-connected 100-percent disability rating for compensation, or who has been determined to have a service-connected disability rating of 100 percent and is in receipt of disability retirement pay from any branch of the uniformed armed services is not required to pay any license or permit fee, by whatever name known, to any county or municipality in order to make improvements upon a dwelling owned by the veteran which is used as the veteran’s residence, if such improvements are limited to ramps, widening of doors, and similar improvements for the purpose of making the dwelling habitable or safe for the veteran.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 295.16
What does Florida Statutes § 295.16 cover?
Section 295.16 ("Disabled veterans exempt from certain license or permit fee.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 295.16?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 295.16" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 295.16 apply to my situation?
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