A widow(er)'s exemption is a reduction of taxes allowed following the death of a spouse. It is intended to ease a potential financial burden on the surviving spouse and family that could result from their loss. The relief provided by states generally is in the form of reduced property tax.
To make a request contact the Clerk's office by mail or in person at Miami-Dade County Courthouse or by email at cocoffrec@miamidade.
The widow/widowers exemption reduces the assessed value of your property by $5,000. This provides a tax savings of approximately $35 annually. Any widow/widower who owns property and is a permanent Florida resident may file for this exemption. If the individual remarries, they are no longer eligible.
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.).
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.
The Homestead Exemption is a valuable property tax benefit that can save homeowners up to $50,000 on their taxable value. The first $25,000 of this exemption applies to all taxing authorities. The second $25,000 excludes School Board taxes and applies to properties with assessed values greater than $50,000.
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.
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.
To find out earlier rather than later, contact your attorney or escrow agent and ask for a copy of the recording page for your deed. The recording page lists the date the deed was recorded and also the volume and page number where your deed can be found.
It normally takes 7 to 10 business days to record a deed received by mail. If time is of the essence, you should consider bringing the document into the office and waiting for it to be recorded. Find contact and department information for Official Records.