When someone owns property and makes it his or her permanent residence or the permanent residence of his or her dependent, the property owner may be eligible to receive a homestead exemption that would decrease the property's taxable value by as much as $50,000.
Property owned by an honorably discharged veteran who is disabled to a degree of 10% or greater by misfortune, or while serving during wartime service is eligible to receive a $5,000 exemption. Applicants must meet the following qualifications: Must be a permanent Florida resident.
The Widow/Widower's Exemption provides a $5,000 reduction in property assessment to every widow or widower who is a bona fide resident of this state. Form DR-501, (section 196.202, F.S.).
Record a Document You have three options for recording your documents in the Official Records: You can bring your original documents in person, along with the appropriate fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Miami-Dade County Courthouse. You can eRecord your document through one of our approved vendors.
First-time Homestead Exemption applicants and persons applying for the Homestead Assessment Difference (Portability) can file online.
Florida Statutes define property tax exemptions that are available in the State of Florida. Application for these exemptions must be made between January 1st and March 1st of the year for which you apply. The initial application must be made in person at the Property Appraiser's office.
All Notices of Commencement must be record via the Clerk of Courts. To view recording options available, please visit Clerk of Courts. You may eRecord your document through one of our approved vendors. With this option, you retain your original document and the recorded image is available the next day.
You are 65 years of age, or older, on January 1; You qualify for, and receive, the Florida Homestead Exemption; Your total 'Household Adjusted Gross Income' for everyone who lives on the property cannot exceed statutory limits.