Homestead Exemption does not transfer from property to property. If you had this exemption last year on another property and moved, you must file a new application for your new residence. Notify the Property Appraiser to cancel the exemptions on your former home.
Taxes become delinquent on April 1 of each year, at which time a 3% penalty is applied to unpaid Real Estate tax bills, and a 1.5% penalty per month (18% per year) is added to unpaid Tangible Personal Property bills.
How do I submit documents to be issued in Broward County? Summons, writs, subpoenas and other documents that are issued by the clerk should be E-Filed. Choose the appropriate Document Group type from the dropdown list and then choose the appropriate Document Type for that group.
IMPORTANT: Deeds related to Broward County properties must be recorded with the Broward County Records Division in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Click here to visit their website.
Evicting a tenant in Florida typically takes between two to four weeks. The process starts with providing a notice to the tenant, which can vary from three days for non-payment of rent to seven or fifteen days for other lease violations. If the tenant does not comply, the landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
Eviction Steps: Step 1 — Issue Notice. Pursuant to Florida Statues Chapter 83.56 a notice is required prior to filing an eviction. Step 2 — Fill out Forms. Step 3 — Service the Tenant. Step 4 — Judgment & Writ of Possession.
You may file your case with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office online using the statewide E-Filing portal, or in person or by mail at any Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller courthouse location.