Florida Homestead Exemption

FLORIDA HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

Credit Up to $50,000 of Property's Assessed Value
All applicants must file an application in-office for homestead exemption.
A person who, on January 1, has legal title or beneficial title in equity to real property in the State of Florida and who in good faith makes the property his or her permanent residence is eligible. The deed or instrument granting ownership to the property must be recorded in the official records of Okaloosa County. Property owners must apply for the Homestead and other selected tax exemptions in person.

The following documentation is required, along with the in-office Homestead application:

Recorded with the Clerk of Circuit Court evidence of ownership i.e., deed, contract, etc…
Proof of social security numbers for all owners, e.g. social security card, W-2, tax return
Valid Florida Driver’s License or Florida Identification Card with updated address
All current State of Florida Vehicle Registrations with updated address

Additional proof of residency can be:

In addition to the information above, be prepared to answer and provide proof for the following:

What is the physical address of the property?
Did you have legal or beneficial title to the property on January 1?
What date did you begin to claim the property as your primary residence?
Do you have a valid Florida Driver’s License or Florida Identification Card and an additional proof of residency with the property address?
What is your Citizenship status? Are you a US Citizen? If you are not a US Citizen, please provide a copy of your unexpired Permanent Resident Card.
What is your social security number? What is your spouse’s social security number?
Did you have a homestead exemption, in the State of Florida, anytime during the 2 previous tax years?

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