Homestead Exemption

What is the homestead exemption?

The Florida homestead exemption is an exemption that can reduce the taxable value of your home by as much as $50,000. It’s offered based on your home’s assessed value and offers exemptions within certain value limits. Specifically:

• For the first $50,000 in assessed value of your home, up to $25,000 in value is exempted. This exemption applies to all property taxes, including those related to your school district.
• You pay full taxes on any value between $25,000 and $50,000.
• For any assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000, an additional $25,000 is eligible for exemption, but this exemption does not apply to school district taxes.
• For value above $75,000, you pay full taxes.

Here's what you need to fill out the homestead exemption form:

• First and last name
  
  
• Social Security Number
  
  
• Date of Birth
  
  
• Date of Permanent Residency 
  
  
• FL Driver License or ID Card Number
  
  
• FL Driver License or ID Card Issued Date
  
  
• Homestead Address
  
  
• Previous Address (if applicable)

When you have these things, you can fill out the application form:

If you would like to fill out your homestead exemption form in person, you can schedule an appointment to do so here.

If you would like to print and mail in your homestead exemption form:

1. Download and print the paper version here.

2. To mail in the form, request a pre-paid envelope from the Property Appraiser's office here.

3. You may also bring your form in person by scheduling an appointment here.

4. You can also use your own postage to mail in the form. Locate an address for your envelope by viewing our office locations below. 

If you have questions or need help completing the form, please contact one of our offices: