For refund claims filed in 2024, based on property taxes payable in 2024 and 2023 household income, the maximum refund is $3,310. Homeowners whose income exceeds $135,410 are not eligible for a refund.
An additional income-based Senior Exemption is available in most municipalities and unincorporated Pinellas County. To qualify, at least one property owner must be 65 years of age or older, already receive homestead exemption, live in a tax district offering the exemption, and meet the total household income limit.
First-time Homestead Exemption applicants and persons applying for the Homestead Assessment Difference (Portability) can file online.
Effective beginning with assessment year 2024. EXPLANATION OF THE BILL Under current law, the homestead market value exclusion reduces the taxable market value for all homesteads valued below $413,800. The exclusion is 40% of the first $76,000 of market value, yielding a maximum exclusion of $30,400.
This program has two main benefits for qualifying homeowners: It reduces the Taxable Market Value of the property (for properties valued under $414,000 only), thereby lowering taxes, and. It is one of the qualifying factors for homeowners to receive the State of Minnesota Property Tax Refund.
The exclusion is calculated automatically. The maximum exclusion applies to homes valued at $76,000 or less. The exclusion at that level is 40% of the assessed market value ($30,400). The remaining market value ($45,600) would be used for determining the taxes owed.
Senior Exemption applications are taken year round, but you must be 65 years of age by January 1st of the year you are applying and the deadline to file is always March 1. VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS WHO ALREADY HAVE THIS EXEMPTION!!!!
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.
Required Documentation for Homestead Exemption Application Your recorded deed or tax bill. Florida Drivers License or Identification Card. Will need to provide ID# and issue date. Vehicle Registration. Will need to provide tag # and issue date. Permanent Resident Alien Card. Will need to provide ID# and issue date.
This program has two benefits for qualifying homeowners: It reduces the taxable market value of the property (for properties valued under $517,200 only), which in turn may lower taxes. It is one of the qualifying factors for homeowners to receive the State of Minnesota Property Tax Refund.