HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
You are entitled to a Homestead Exemption if, as of January 1, of tax year you have legal title to the property; you have established the property as your legal domicile; you reside on the property; and you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. The filing deadline is March 1, of tax year.
Documentation necessary for application are:
- Property in Trust must complete the “Certificate of Trust” provided by the Property Appraiser’s Office
- Documentation necessary for application are:
- Florida driver’s license
- Florida vehicle registration
- Florida voter’s card
- Social Security number
- Alien registration card (if applicable)
- Declaration of Domicile
- Recorded deed or current tax bill
- Death certificate (if applicable)
Miami-Dade County
Homestead Filing:
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE
Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street
Suite 710
Miami, Florida 33128-1984
305-375-4712
BROWARD COUNTY
Homestead Filing:
BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE
Broward County Governmental Center Annex
115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room A100
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 765-4697
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Homestead Filing:
PALM BEACH COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE
301 North Olive Avenue, 5th Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 355-2866
MONROE COUNTY
Homestead Filing:
Apply at any of their three offices. You cannot apply online.
Documents necessary for application are:
- Deed as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County.
- Florida driver’s license or Identification Card reflecting the property address.
- Vehicle registration reflecting the property address.
- Social Security Number.
- You will need to supply proof that you or your spouse are not receiving any residency based exemptions on any other properties owned.
- Address of any co-owner(s) not residing on the property.Mobile home owners must bring the title(s) or registration(s) for the mobile home and deed to the real estate.
- Voter Registration Card or Declaration of Domicile. If in possession of a U.S. Permanent Resident Alien Card, you must also file a Declaration of Domicile.
MONROE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE
Monroe County Property Appraiser
500 Whitehead St.
Key West, FL 33040
305-292-3420