Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Property Tax Exemption Application For Qualifying Disabled Veterans In Hillsborough
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Hillsborough
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US-0032LTR
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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.
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.
$5,000 Veteran Disability This exemption is automatically renewed. A current letter from US Government or Veteran's Affairs with percent of disability and award date is required.
(1) If a decedent was domiciled in this state at the time of death, the surviving spouse, or, if there is no surviving spouse, the children of the decedent shall have the right to a share of the estate of the decedent as provided in this section, to be designated “exempt property.”
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.
Florida Statutes define property tax exemptions that are available in the State of Florida. Application for these exemptions must be made between January 1st and March 1st of the year for which you apply. The initial application must be made in person at the Property Appraiser's office.
$5,000 DISABILITY EXEMPTION: Section 196.202, F.S. Property to the value of $5,000 of every totally and permanently disabled person who is a bona fide resident of this state shall be exempt from taxation.
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.
Filing for a homestead exemption in Florida can lead to substantial property tax savings. The exemption is designed to reduce the taxable value of a homeowner's primary residence, ultimately lowering the overall property tax bill. Florida law provides a generous exemption of up to $50,000 for eligible homesteads.
