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The start of a new year is always a busy time. If you purchased a home in the prior year, you don’t want to overlook filing for your homestead exemption. Florida currently offers up to a $50,000 exemption for residents who own and occupy their homes prior to January 1, of the current year. So if you bought your home last year, you need to file prior to March 1st to receive the benefit. Many county property appraiser websites have forms available for download along with instructions on how to mail it in. Check below for Central Florida Property Appraisers address and websites.
What you will need to file your Homestead Exemption
- Copy of your Warranty Deed
- Property Tax Bill (if you received one)
- Copy of your Social Security Card *
- Copy of your Florida Vehicle Registration *
- Copy of your Florida Drivers License *
- Copy of your Voters Registration (if you are registered)
* If your spouse is on the deed, you must provide these items for both individuals.
Please contact your county office for exact documentation needed.
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- Orange County:
Orange County Property Appraiser
200 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1700 (located in the Suntrust Tower)
Orlando, FL 32801
407-836-5044 - Seminole County:
Seminole County Property Appraiser
1101 East First Street
Sanford, FL 32771
407-665-7506 - Osceola County:
Osceola County Property Appraiser
2505 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34744
407-742-5000 - Lake County:
Lake County Property Appraiser
320 W. Main Street
Tavares, FL 32778
352-253-2150 - Volusia County:
Volusia County Property Appraiser
123 West Indiana Avenue, Room 102
Deland, FL 32720
386-736-5901
[AO468b]
