Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Tax Code Section 11.13(b) requires school districts to provide a $100,000 exemption on a residence homestead and Tax Code Section 11.13(n) allows any taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption of up to 20 percent of a property's appraised value.
You may qualify to file a Homestead Exemption online; the Residence Homestead Exemption Application link is available from the details page of your account on our website. You may search for your account by owner, by account or by address. Select the link “File Homestead Exemption Online”.
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.
Application Form 50-114 can also be filed online to expedite processing. The following exemptions are also included on the form. Please note that each has specific requirements. A copy of a valid Texas Driver License or Texas ID that matches the property situs address is required for most exemptions.