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Please do not proceed if our website does not reflect you as the current owner.

Please allow up to 30 days from your closing to process an ownership change.

Eligibility Requirements & Instructions

The property where you apply for Homestead Exemption must be your primary (permanent) residence on January 1 of the year for which you are making an application.

The following, if applicable, is required for each applicant applying for Homestead Exemption. Please note those which are mandatory for online filing:

• • Must be a permanent resident of the State of Florida.
  • Neither you nor your spouse may receive a residency-required exemption in any other state. Proof of no exemptions is required.
  • Valid Florida Issued Driver’s License or Identification Card reflecting homestead address. (Mandatory for online filing)
  • Social Security Number* of applicant and his/her spouse. (Mandatory for online filing)
  • If not a U.S. Citizen, a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
  • If you previously owned a home in Florida, the physical address or Parcel Identification Number (both may be found on a prior tax bill).
  • If the property is owned in a trust, a copy of the trust establishing beneficial title.
  • If you are applying for portability, all owners of the previous homestead residence who have ownership on the new homestead residence must complete their application together either in person or online. This includes each spouse of a married couple.

Please print your receipt once your application is submitted. Upon review, our office may request additional documentation to help determine residency. Please be sure to include accurate contact information on your application so we may reach you in the event that additional information is required.

* Disclosure of your social security number is mandatory. It is required by section 196.011(1)(b), Florida Statutes. The social security number will be used to verify taxpayer identity information, homestead exemption information submitted by property appraisers, and intangible tax information submitted to the Department of Revenue. Failure to provide your social security number will disqualify you from receiving the Homestead Exemption.