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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.
You are 65 years of age, or older, on January 1; You qualify for, and receive, the Florida Homestead Exemption; Your total 'Household Adjusted Gross Income' for everyone who lives on the property cannot exceed statutory limits.
Required Documentation for Homestead Exemption Copy of Florida Driver's License showing residential address. Florida Vehicle Registration or Florida Voter's Registration card, if registered. Social Security Number for each applicant and spouse even if the spouse does not own and/or reside on the property.
War Time Veteran Disabled 10% or More Property Tax Discount: Veterans who have a combat related disability rating from the VA of 10% or more are eligible for an exemption from property taxes up to $5,000 in assessed value. Surviving spouses can receive the discount as long as they do not remarry.
How do you qualify for a homestead exemption in Florida? You are the property owner. The property you want to claim the exemption for must be your permanent residence. The property you want to claim should be the permanent residence of someone you can claim as a dependent on your taxes.
The Homestead Exemption is a valuable property tax benefit that can save homeowners up to $50,000 on their taxable value. The first $25,000 of this exemption applies to all taxing authorities. The second $25,000 excludes School Board taxes and applies to properties with assessed values greater than $50,000.
Filing Instructions for the $5,000 Disabled Veteran Exemption: You must present a certificate from the U.S. Government or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, along with a signed request for the exemption and proof of Florida residence to our office. There is no additional application or form to fill out.
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.
You are 65 years of age, or older, on January 1; You qualify for, and receive, the Florida Homestead Exemption; Your total 'Household Adjusted Gross Income' for everyone who lives on the property cannot exceed statutory limits.