Florida Eminent Domain Bill Passes in the House

In February, the Florida House passed a bill to give the Florida School of the Deaf and the Blind the power of eminent domain. This will allow the school the power to take private property from Florida citizens if there is a “compelling reason.”

Supporters of the bill argue that because the school is a state-run institution that educates students from every corner of Florida, it should be an eminent domain authority.

Residents in the surrounding communities are concerned about losing their property to the school because of the wide-reaching effects of the bill. They have testified against it during the house committee hearings. The historic neighborhoods that lie adjacent to the 80-acre campus are in danger of being taken by the school. 

Under Florida law, the government must compensate you for condemning and taking your property under the power of eminent domain. Our firm is dedicated to helping citizens like you fight these condemnation proceedings, understand your property owners’ rights, and receive just compensation for your property.

If you are facing an eminent domain proceeding, please contact Florida Property Rights Law Firm. Call 800-914-8661 today for your free consultation. We serve clients in St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and throughout the state of Florida.