Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Required Documentation for Homestead Exemption Copy of Florida Driver's License showing residential address. Florida Vehicle Registration or Florida Voter's Registration card, if registered. Social Security Number for each applicant and spouse even if the spouse does not own and/or reside on the property.
Basic Homestead Exemption: This is available to all homeowners who occupy their property as a primary residence. It offers a $2,000 reduction in the assessed value of your home. Senior Citizens Exemption: Homeowners aged 65 and older may qualify for additional reductions based on income.
Homestead Exemption for 65+ Eligible taxpayers 65 years of age or over receive an exemption of $4,000 from all state and county property taxes. Through local option, counties may increase the amount of the exemption.
All applicants must file an application in-office or online for homestead exemption. A person who, on January 1, has legal title or beneficial title in equity to real property in the State of Florida and who in good faith makes the property his or her permanent residence is eligible.
The deadline to file for homestead exemption is March 1st of the current tax year. However, you may late file up to 25 days from that date the Notices of Proposed Property Taxes are mailed. For help, please contact our office at 772-288-5608.
First-time Homestead Exemption applicants and persons applying for the Homestead Assessment Difference (Portability) can file online.
Gather What You'll Need Homeowner's name. Property address. Property's parcel ID. Proof of residency, such as a copy of valid Georgia driver's license and a copy of vehicle registration. Recorded deed for new owners, if county records have not been updated. Trust document and affidavit, if the property is in a trust.
Age 65 + Exemption from State Ad Valorem Tax If you qualify for one of the other homestead exemptions listed and are age 65 or older as of January 1, you also qualify for an exemption from the State portion of ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the value of your home and up to 10 acres of land.
New applications for Homestead Exemptions may be filed online or in person, at the Property Appraiser's office between January 1 and March 1, with one exception. Florida law allows new Homestead applications only to be filed prior to January 1 of the year the exemption is to be effective.