Domicile law impacts same day windshield replacement in Florida
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TAMPA, Fla. - Floridant -- Amendment 3 encourages snowbirds to establish full-time residency

New Florida residents, including snowbirds who are establishing full-time residency as a result of the recent passing of Amendment 3, may benefit from a state statute regarding the cost of same day windshield replacement. That's because vehicle owners who carry full coverage (comprehensive) insurance in Florida may pay as little as zero out of pocket for onsite windshield replacement from Same Day Windshields® and other service providers.

Amendment 3, which Florida voters passed on November 3, 2026, increases the state's homestead property tax exemption applicable to non-school property taxes. However, this exemption is only available to persons who establish permanent residence in Florida as of December 31, 2026. Those who establish residency after that date will have to wait five years to become eligible for the increased exemption.

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The amendment's effect on same day windshield replacement involves providing evidence of Florida residency. This may include registering your vehicle in Florida and obtaining insurance coverage through a policy issued or delivered in Florida by an authorized insurer. Florida state statute 627.7288 requires insurers to waive the deductible for windshield damage to your vehicle.

Same day windshield replacement includes ADAS calibrations

The financial benefits of same day windshield replacement under the statute don't end with new glass on your vehicle. The onside service provided by our mobile technicians includes the calibration of your vehicle's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) by our partners at Same Day Calibrations.

The statute also requires insurers to waive out-of-pocket costs related to this important part of returning your vehicle to safe operating condition. You can relax knowing that both our mobile glass technicians as well as the calibration specialists with Same Day Calibrations will come to your vehicle's location as long as it is out of traffic and parked in a safe place.

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Our helpful customer service representatives can help you understand your policy language and get the most from what Florida state laws provide. Before you hang up the phone, you will be able to confirm your preference for a morning or afternoon arrival window for same day windshield replacement throughout our many service areas in Florida.

About Same Day Windshields LLC®

Same Day Windshields® LLC provides professional auto glass replacement and repair services for customers in our service areas. Our technicians use mobile units to perform onsite services supported by the core values of integrity, accountability and quality. Our customers may receive windshield replacement as low as no cost out of pocket depending on coverage specified in their insurance policy.

Visit https://samedaywindshield.com or call 888-492-3230 (tel:8884923230) to schedule an appointment or for more information.