If you own a home in Florida and live in it as your primary residence, then Florida law typically allows you a $25,000 tax exemption on the assessed value of the property. If you purchased the property in 2012, then it is time for you to file for homestead, as it doesn’t automatically transfer to a new owner, at the start of the new year. An application must be filed. After that, the exemption automatically renews, if you remain eligible.
Homestead exemption may allow a Florida homeowner a savings of approximately $450 on their yearly tax bill. And, some homeowners may be entitled to an additional $25,000 in exemption for a total of $50,000, on the assessed value of their property. Check online to see whether you are eligible and if there are any other exemptions applicable to you.
New homeowners may apply for homestead between January 1 and March 1, for the first time. You must have purchased your home prior to December 31, 2012. If you do not file by March 1 you may lose your rights to homestead for that year.
In order to apply for homestead for the first time, an owner must have moved into the home prior to January 1, 2012 and it must be considered your primary residence. In order to file you will need:
Florida Driver’s License, or if you don’t drive a Florida Identification Card
Florida Vehicle Registration, for all vehicles owned or leased by you, or registered to your business
Brevard County Voter Registration Card, if you are registered to vote
Social Security card or other official document that includes the social security number. (Social Security documentation is required for the spouse of each applicant even if spouse has no ownership interest in the homestead property)
If you are not a U.S. citizen, a Permanent Resident Alien Card ("Green Card")
If property is in trust, a copy of the trust agreement or a copy of a recorded Memorandum of Trust
If the taxpayer owns property in any other State or Country, a letter from the appropriate agency verifying that the taxpayer does not receive benefits based on permanent residency in that jurisdiction
A copy of your recorded deed or tax bill for property identification purposes
If the dwelling is a manufactured home, registration(s) or title(s) for the manufactured home.Florida Driver License or Florida ID card
In some cases an owner can file for homestead online. Check the website as there are certain circumstances in which you will not be allowed to file for homestead exemption online.
If you would like additional information on Homestead Exemption here is the link for the Brevard County Property Appraisers office.
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