Property Appraiser - Pedro J. Garcia

Homestead Exemption for Seniors with Limited Income

Eligibility

The following criteria must be met to be eligible to renew the senior exemption:

  1. At least one homeowner must be 65 as of January 1
  2. The property owner must still qualify for homestead exemption
  3. Household Adjusted Gross Income for everyone who lives on the Property cannot exceed statutory limits. Florida Property Tax Valuation and Income Limitation Rates

See the Senior Citizen Exemption Savings Table PDF

All property Tax Exemption Applications are due March 1st.  

Limited Income Senior Citizen exemptions are not automatically renewed like the Homestead Exemption. 

Senior Exemption, also known as Second Homestead Exemption, is an additional exemption available for persons 65 and older, with certain income limitations.

Household income must be verified from any of the three following sources:

  • Federal Income Tax Return (IRS1040)
  • Social Security Statement (SSA 1099)
  • Request for Copy or Transcript of Tax Form (IRS 4506)
     (To prove household members are not required to file tax return with IRS)

Income documentation of all persons living in the household should be submitted before May 1 for prompt consideration. No documentation can be accepted after June 1.

Supporting documentation will be destroyed upon determination of eligibility unless the applicant requests return of the documentation.

Additional requirements must be met and beneficiary needs to renew and qualify every year. 
See how much you can save with your Senior Citizen Exemption.

 
 

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