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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.
Florida residents may take advantage of a number of property tax exemptions. The exemptions are designed to provide a discount to property taxes.
So how might you lower your property tax bill? There are two primary methods of reducing your tax burden, including: filing an appeal (available to all homeowners), and. if you meet certain qualifications, claiming tax breaks articulated within Florida's laws.
Senior Exemption Information The Senior Exemption is an additional property tax benefit available to home owners who meet the following criteria: The property must qualify for a homestead exemption. At least one homeowner must be 65 years old as of January 1.
$5000 DISABILITY EXEMPTION Florida residents with a total and permanent disability or armed service members with at least 10% disability caused by a service-connected disability are eligible. A letter from a Florida physician or a disability award letter from Social Security may be used to verify disability.
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.
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.