Homestead Exemption
$25,000.00 Homestead Exemption in Florida for your primary residence.
Every person who has legal or equitable title to real property in the State of Florida and who resides on the property on January 1 and in good faith makes it his or her permanent home is eligible for a homestead exemption. If title is held by the husband alone, a wife may file for him, with his consent, and vice-versa. If property is held by the entireties, one spouse may file as agent for the other.
If filing for the first time, be prepared to answer these questions:
- In whose name or names was the title to the dwelling recorded as of January 1?
- What is the street address of the property?
- How long have you been a legal resident of the State of Florida? (A Certificate of Domicile or Voter's Registration will be proof of date before January 1.)
- Do you have a Florida license plate on your car and a Florida driver's license?
- Were you living in the dwelling on January 1?
One of the most pleasant discoveries for newcomers to Florida is that Floridians have no personal income tax. However, there is a state corporate tax. For more information, call Florida Department of Revenue at 850-595-5170.
