In brief, Florida case law and opinions issued by the Florida Attorney General recognize that Trust beneficiaries can maintain their homestead exemption as long as they meet certain requirements, even though the Florida Constitution does not explicitly address homestead protection for properties held in Trust.
To apply for the Senior Citizens' Property Tax Exemption for the 2022-2023 property tax year, you must file Form RPTL 467 with the Nassau County Department of Assessment by the taxable status deadline – January 3, 2022.
If you purchased property that is your permanent residence in calendar year 2024 (or before), you may file for the 2025 Homestead Exemption through March 1, 2025. This exemption will be reflected on your Notice of Proposed Property Taxes we send out in mid-August 2025.
Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office. See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address. Do not file any exemption applications with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance or with the Office of Real Property Tax Services.
In order to qualify for tax exemptions, all owners of the property must be 65 years of age or older, or if owned by a married couple, one must be 65 years of age or older.