Get FL Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program - Highlands County 2011-2023

Required Documentation for Homestead Exemption Application Your recorded deed or tax bill. Florida Drivers License or Identification Card. Will need to provide ID# and issue date. ... Vehicle Registration. Will need to provide tag # and issue date. ... Permanent Resident Alien Card. Will need to provide ID# and issue date.

There is an additional $50,000 homestead exemption (FLORIDA STATUTE 196.075) for person 65 and older. The adjusted gross income requirement for 2023 cannot exceed $35,167 for all members of the household. An application DR 501SC must be submitted along proof of income.

When should you claim the homestead tax exemption? You should file your regular residential homestead exemption application between January 1 and March 1. If you miss the March 1st cutoff, you may pre-file for the following year from March 2 through December 31.

March 1, 2023, is the deadline for Florida homestead exemption applications for qualifying residences owned and occupied on the January 1 tax day.

Property Tax Exemptions and Additional Benefits Further benefits are available to property owners with disabilities, senior citizens, veterans and active duty military service members, disabled first responders, and properties with specialized uses.

Filing for the Homestead Exemption can be done online. Homeowners may claim up to a $50,000 exemption on their primary residence. The first $25,000 of this exemption applies to all taxing authorities.

The Ad-Valorem Tax Exemption is an incentive that is provided by state and County law that is intended to encourage the rehabilitation and maintenance of historic structures.

To qualify for the homestead tax exemption, contact the Highlands County Property Appraiser's Office at (863) 402-6659 or their website here.