Every Florida resident who has been certified by one (1) Florida licensed physician as being totally and permanently disabled as of January 1, but not requiring the use of a wheelchair for mobility, can qualify for a $5,000 (Effective January 1, 2023) Disability Exemption on the assessed value of the property.
Limited Income Seniors Exemption (Save Our Seniors) Seniors that qualify receive a $50,000 exemption on county taxes, and a $25,000 exemption on city taxes for participating municipalities.
Homestead Exemption: Every person who has legal or equitable title to real property in the State of Florida and who resides thereon and in good faith makes it his or her permanent home is eligible to receive a homestead exemption of up to $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all property taxes.
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.
Qualifying seniors receive deductions off their tax bills because they are senior citizens. The senior citizen exemption reduces the tax bill by a sum certain each year. The actual deduction is $5,000 times the local tax rate.
Certain property tax benefits are available to persons age 65 or older in Florida. Eligibility for property tax exemp�ons depends on certain requirements. Informa�on is available from the property appraiser's office in the county where the applicant owns a homestead or other property.
Every person who owns and resides on real property in Florida on January 1st and makes the property his or her permanent residence is eligible to receive a Homestead Exemption up to $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all property taxes, including school district taxes.
Long-term Resident Senior Exemption The property must qualify for a homestead exemption. At least one homeowner must be 65 years old as of January 1. Total 'Household Adjusted Gross Income' for everyone who lives on the property cannot exceed statutory limits. Have lived in the home for at least 25 years.