Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption
What is a Homestead Exemption? HOMESTEAD exemption is a partial exemption from property taxes allowed by the Florida Legislature. If you qualify you will save as much as $500 on your taxes.
If You Are a New Home Owner Seeking Homestead Exemption for the First Time...
To Qualify: You must be a bona-fide resident of Florida; have legal title to your home and make that home your primary residence as of January 1st.
To Get the Exemption: If you are a new homeowner you must apply in person to the Property Appraiser's Office, 231 E Forsyth St., Room 233. You will need your Florida driver's license, a copy of the recorded deed to your home and the social security numbers of all owners listed on the deed. You will be assisted in filling out the required forms necessary to obtain this exemption.
When to Apply: Between January 1st and March 1st for the current year or anytime after March 1st for the succeeding year.
Automatic Renewal: To ease the burden on taxpayers, the Property Appraiser has begun automatically renewing homestead exemptions. As long as nothing has changed and the property in question is still your primary residence, your HOMESTEAD exemption will be automatically renewed each year on January 1st.
In January, you will be mailed a renewal receipt identifying your home. If you still live in
this house, you need do nothing. Your exemption will be automatically renewed. Just keep the card as your receipt and continue to enjoy the benefit of lower taxes. This is just one more way we are working to improve service to taxpayers of Duval County.
Are There Any Other Exemptions I May Qualify For? There are several other
exemptions available to qualified applicants. Legally blind persons, disabled veterans,
widows or widowers and permanently and totally disabled persons may also receive
exemptions.
