If the house you own is no longer your primary residence then you are not entitled to the Homestead Exemption. That's pretty much the long and short of it. Renting in another state and living there full time is obviously not using the Florida Home as your primary residence.
If you have lost or misplaced your original deed (or other legal document which has been recorded), you can obtain a certified copy from the Recording Office where the original document was recorded. A certified copy has the legal validity of the original document.
You will automatically receive Homestead Exemption for the current tax year. This is your receipt. If you are no longer entitled to Homestead Exemption you must sign the Exemption removal request on the reverse side of this document and return it to the Property Appraiser.
A: Fill out the DR-501T “Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference” application when you file an application for your new homestead exemption. If you have already applied for the homestead exemption, you can download the application from our website, complete and submit it to the Property Appraiser's office.
You may also call our office at (954) 357-5579 for assistance with filing for any exemption or to schedule a virtual meeting with our staff.
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.