IMPORTANT: We are only accepting 2025 homestead applications online at this time.

Please note, there is a delay between the time a deed is recorded and the time the Property Appraiser's Office receives a deed to update ownership records.

Before continuing to the application and creating an account, please have the following documentation ready.

• * Each applicant must provide a Social Security Number. In addition, two of the following proofs of residency, one of which must be a Florida Driver's License or Florida ID (showing the current address and required to upload).
  • Vehicle registration
  • Voter registration (must be provided if registered and it must show the current address)
  • Declaration of Domicile (if you do not have a second form of ID. Must be recorded at the Clerk’s Office prior to submission)
• * For each non-citizen applicant, a permanent resident card (green card) must be provided.
• * In addition to the above, each applicant may also need to furnish the following:
  • Applicant's Date of Birth
  • Spouse's Social Security Number (if applicable)
  • Date moved into property
  • Date moved to Florida
  • Phone number
  • Employer Name
  • Address provided on last Federal Income Tax Return
  • Applicant's previous address (if out of state address, please provide letter stating no exemptions)
  • If previous property is in Florida and you claimed homestead within the last three years list date moved, sold, etc…
  • Any other exemption documents as applicable (further instructions provided)

DISCLAIMER - By submitting this application you will be attesting that the information contained thereon is true and you intend to apply for homestead exemption on this property. You understand by proceeding with this application that your information can and will be verified electronically with other state and federal agencies.

Please confirm you have the required documentation available by checking all of the required checkboxes above indicated by a *

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