If you qualify for one of the other homestead exemptions listed and are age 65 or older as of January 1, you also qualify for an exemption from the State portion of ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the value of your home and up to 10 acres of land.
There is a $50,000 homestead exemption in place for seniors age 65 and over for the Fulton County portion of property taxes with no income requirement. To apply for this exemption, you must apply and provide proof of age, unless you al- ready have another senior homestead exemption.
The Fulton County effective property tax rate is 1.16%.
Filing for Homestead and Other Exemptions The Florida Constitution provides this tax-saving exemption on the first and third $25,000 of the assessed value of an owner/occupied residence.
UPDATE April 2024: Fulton County homeowners who are over age 65 and who live outside of the City of Atlanta may be eligible for a new $10,000 homestead exemption providing relief for the Fulton County Schools portion of property taxes. There is no income limit for this exemption.
Broward County Offers a Senior Exemption for persons 65 and older that adds an additional $25,000 exemption if the total household income does not exceed the statutory limit, which changes yearly with inflation.
The law allows both counties and municipalities, through adoption of an ordinance, to each grant an additional homestead tax exemption of up to $25,000 to resident homeowners who have legal or equitable title to the real estate, who are at least 65 years of age on January 1 of the year for which the application for ...
All legal Florida residents are eligible for a Homestead Exemption on their homes, iniums, co-op apartments, and certain mobile home lots if they qualify. The Florida Constitution provides this tax-saving exemption on the first and third $25,000 of the assessed value of an owner/occupied residence.
Please Note: We are currently accepting E-file applications for the tax year 2025 only. To be eligible for homestead exemption, you must be a permanent resident of Florida, who owns real property as of January 1 of the year in which you are applying.