Homestead Exemption In Florida Explained In Cook
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For the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 property tax years, Homeowners Exemption savings are equal to $10,000 multiplied by the homeowner's property tax rate. The exemption is prorated for newly constructed homes that are not ready for occupancy until sometime after January 1.
To get a homestead deduction on your Florida taxes, you have to fill out an application form, the DR-501, and demonstrate proof of residence by March 1 of the year for which you wish to qualify.
Homestead exemption is $25,000 deducted from your assessed value before the taxes are calculated plus an additional homestead exemption up to $25,000 applied to the assessed value above $50,000. The additional exemption does not apply to school taxes.
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.
