$50,000 Homestead Exemption
Every person who owns and resides on real property in Florida on January 1st and makes the property his or her permanent residence is eligible to receive a homestead exemption up to $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all property taxes, including school district taxes. The additional exemption up to $25,000, applies to the assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 and only to non-school taxes.
If filing for the first time you must go directly to the county tax appraiser’s office in person by March 1st of the qualifying year. A perfect time to go would be when you receive your copy of the deed in the mail.
Volusia County Property Appraisers Office
250 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach
Phone: (386) 254-4601
Flagler County Property Appraisers Office
1769 E. Moody Blvd. Building #2 Suite 201, Bunnell
If you are moving from a previous Florida homestead to a new homestead in Florida, you may be able to transfer, or “port,” all or part of your homestead assessment difference.
$500 Widow/Widower Exemption
A widow or widower who is a legal and permanent resident of Florida qualifies for this exemption. If the surviving spouse remarries, they are no longer eligible. If the husband and wife were divorced before their spouse’s death, the survivor is not eligible. You need to produce a copy of the death certificate when filing for the first time.
$500 Disability Exemption
People who are permanently disabled are eligible for this exemption. If applying for the first time, please provide a Physician’s Certificate from a licensed Florida physician.
These exemptions are available to veterans who have at least a 10% service-connected disability, as rated by the Veteran’s Administration.