Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
Florida Homestead Exemption & Property Tax Relief
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Florida homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Homestead Exemption
Florida Department of Revenue
Most homeownersSeniorsDisabilityVeterans
What it does
Up to $50,000 off the assessed value of your permanent residence; the Save Our Homes cap limits annual assessment increases.
Who qualifies
Owners who make the property their permanent residence on January 1.
How to apply
File with your county property appraiser by March 1.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. File with your county property appraiser by March 1.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File by March 1 and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.