NEW YORK (WABC) — More than 33,500 New Yorkers have moved to Florida in the last 10 months, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Sara Guando, 34, originally from Ridge, said the COVID-19 pandemic prompted her to make the move to Tampa in February.

How do you change residency from NY to Florida?

File a “Declaration of Domicile” with the circuit court in the Florida county of residence. Obtain a Florida driver’s license, acquire Florida automobile insurance, and register vehicles in Florida. Register to vote in Florida and cancel voter registration in New York.

Where are all the New Yorkers moving to?

More New Yorkers Moved to New Jersey, L.A. and Chicago Than to Florida Amid Pandemic. More people from New York City’s Manhattan relocated to Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, and areas of New Jersey—including Jersey City and Hoboken—instead of Florida amid the pandemic, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.

Which state is bigger NY or FL?

Florida is around the same size as New York. New York is approximately 122,283 sq km, while Florida is approximately 139,670 sq km, making Florida 14% larger than New York. Meanwhile, the population of New York is ~19.4 million people (576,792 fewer people live in Florida).

What happens if you change your domicile from New York to Florida?

If you succeed in changing your domicile from New York to Florida, you will still need to track the number of days that you spend in New York to avoid becoming a statutory resident of New York during the tax year.

When do you become a New York state resident?

If your domicile was not New York State when you entered the military, but you were assigned to duty in New York State, you do not become a New York State resident even if you have a permanent place of abode here. You are a nonresident and your military pay is not subject to New York State income tax.

Can a New York resident rent a home in Florida?

• Own or lease and occupy a dwelling in Florida. While not necessary, it is helpful if the individual can sell, gift, or rent the home located in New York. Any residential lease in Florida should be for at least 12 months to avoid any inference that he or she is merely a seasonal resident and not a permanent resident of Florida.

Why are wealthy New Yorkers moving to Florida?

The cat-and-mouse game between state tax collectors and wealthy New Yorkers who are moving to Florida has reached new levels — and gone high tech. New federal tax laws limiting the deduction of state and local income taxes have created incentives for wealthy New Yorkers to move to Florida or other lower-tax states.