What Are Florida’s Requirements for the Homestead Tax Exemption?
Homesteading your property in the state of Florida is a great way to cut down on property taxes and protect your home from creditors. But before you start filing the paper work it is important to make sure that the house you are homesteading meets all the requirements.
Only your principal residence may be homesteaded. The size of the property that may be homesteaded varies depending on where your house is located. If it is located within city limits, only half an acre may be homesteaded. However, if the house is located outside of city limits up to 160 acres may be homesteaded.
To be considered eligible when filing for the homestead tax exemption, you must have held the title to the property since the first of January. If you are applying for the first time, you must file an application with the county property appraiser’s office on or before the first of March. If your application has not been filed by March, the homestead exemption will not take effect until the following year. The procedure varies from county to county. Some counties will allow homeowners to submit the initial application throughout the year. Always make sure to talk to a local expert in your county.
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