Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Broward County Homestead Exemption For Seniors In Travis
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Travis
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Senior Citizen Exemption 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.
You can file your Homestead Exemption online at .bcpa or at the Broward County Property Appraiser office (BCPA) located at 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 111, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. If you have any question in regard to Homestead Exemption, please contact BCPA at 954-357-6830.
By local option, the county and cities may adopt an ordinance increasing this exemption "up to $50,000" and/or the Long-term Residency Senior Exemption (see below for the list of cities adopting the increased amount).
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.
The total household income limitation is the same for both exemptions. It is made available by the Florida Department of Revenue annually and subject to change each year. The adjusted income limitation for the 2025 exemptions is $37,694.
A person seeking exemption under number 2 above must meet gross income limitations. Gross income includes veterans' and social security benefits. The gross income of all persons residing in the homestead for the prior year cannot exceed $14,500.
If the assessed value of your property is greater than $50,000, you will receive up to $25,000 for the extra homestead exemption.
Travis County offers a 20% homestead exemption, the maximum allowed by law. The Commissioners Court also offers an additional $85,500 exemption for homesteads of those 65 years and older or are disabled.
The Senior Exemption is an additional property tax benefit available to home owners who meet the following criteria: The property must qualify for a homestead exemption. At least one homeowner must be 65 years old as of January 1.
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Additional Low-Income Senior Exemption: Filing period is January 1 through March 1 of each year. Contact your local property appraiser if you have questions about your exemption.File the signed application for exemption with the county property appraiser. The Travis Central Appraisal District grants homestead exemptions and assigns you the Owner ID and PIN you will need to apply on your Notice of Appraised Value. Exemptions are also available for disabled veterans, seniors over the age of 65, people with qualifying disabilities, and some surviving spouses. Homestead Exemptions are filed with the Broward County Property Appraiser's Office (BCPA). You can contact the property appraiser at 954.357. The Travis Central Appraisal District grants homestead exemptions and assigns you the Owner ID and PIN you will need to apply on your Notice of Appraised Value. Exemptions are also available for disabled veterans, seniors over the age of 65, people with qualifying disabilities, and some surviving spouses. Net or at the Broward County Property Appraiser office (BCPA) located at 115 South Andrews Avenue.
