The deadline to file for homestead exemption is March 1st of the current tax year. However, you may late file up to 25 days from that date the Notices of Proposed Property Taxes are mailed. For help, please contact our office at 772-288-5608.
First-time Homestead Exemption applicants and persons applying for the Homestead Assessment Difference (Portability) can file online.
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Tax year 2024 applications closed March 1, 2024. Applicant(s) and spouse must provide the following Florida residency information: Florida Driver's License showing permanent residence address.
In addition to the proof of Florida residency, you must be residing on the property as your primary residence as of January 1st. Social Security numbers are required for all owners and their spouses making application, even if the spouse does not own and/or reside on the property, per Florida Statute.
First-time Homestead Exemption applicants and persons applying for the Homestead Assessment Difference (Portability) can file online.
The deadline to file an application for exemption is March 1st. Under Florida law, failure to file for any Exemption by March 1st constitutes a waiver of the exemption privilege for the year. Regular filing is January 2nd- March 1st. Pre-filing for the coming year is March 2nd- December 31st.
When to file: Application for all exemptions must be made between January 1 and March 1 of the tax year. However, at the option of the property appraiser, original homestead exemption applications may be accepted after March 1, but will apply to the succeeding year.
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.