Proposed new Rule 12D-8.0065, F.A.C., (Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference; “Portability”; Sworn Statement Required; Denials; Late Applications) implements statutory provisions that: establish procedures for the transfer of homestead assessment limitation difference (portability); provide necessary forms to apply for portability; allow spouses to designate their respective shares of the homestead assessment difference when they abandon a homestead property so they can transfer their designated shares under certain circumstances; and, provide instructions to property appraisers about how to handle late “Portability” applications and denials of these applications.