Did you buy a home last year in Florida and you currently reside in it as of Jan. 1. Well, you might be eligible for the
Homestead tax exemption up to $50,000. Florida residents have until March 1 to apply for the homestead tax exemption.
You should receive your recorded deed in a few weeks after closing
The deadline to file for the homestead exemption is March 1
Required information for the online homestead exemption application process:
· Date of permanent occupancy in the home
· Recorded deed or prior tax bill
· Social Security number of applicant and spouse (if applicable)
· Last year's address
· Permanent resident Alien Card (Green Card), if not a United States citizen.
· Physical address of other property (if applicable)
· Florida Driver's License number and issue date of the applicant (must have the current address)
If you do not have a Florida Driver's License you must provide at least one of the following:
· Florida Identification Card – the number and issue date of your ID card
· Florida Vehicle registration tag number
· Florida Voter Registration information (if applicable)
· Recorded Duval County Declaration of Domicile book and page number
Where to file for homestead exemption
Duval County
Duval County Property Appraiser
231 E. Forsyth St., Suite 270
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Clay County
County Administration Building
Second Floor
477 Houston Street
U.S. Highway 17
Green Cove Springs, FL
32043
Tax Collector's Office
Park Avenue Branch
1518 Park Ave
Orange Park, FL
32073-4910