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Homestead exemption in Florida

March 1 of the tax year (Form DR-501 to the county property appraiser)Filing deadline

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The details

Exemption amount
Up to $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all taxes and the additional $25,000 to non-school taxes only.1
Who qualifies
Owners who make the property their permanent residence, or that of a dependent, by January 1.12
How to apply
Complete and submit Form DR-501. Many property appraisers accept applications online.1
Where to file
The county property appraiser.12
Extra help for seniors or disabled owners
Extra benefits exist for owners 65 or older and owners with disabilities. See Florida Revenue guides PT-110 and PT-111.2
Moving or portability
You may be able to transfer, or port, all or part of your homestead assessment difference to a new Florida homestead.12
Counties often run the application. Check your county assessor's page for the form.

Sources

  1. PT-113 Homestead Exemption, Florida Department of Revenue, checked 1 November 2026
  2. Property Tax Exemptions for Taxpayers, Florida Department of Revenue, checked 1 November 2026

Checked 1 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a source used only because the official page could not be read.