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Homestead
Tax Exemption
In Florida,
$25,000 of the assessed value of your home is exempt from real estate
takes, but you have to meet certain criteria to be eligible for
the exemption. First you much have the title or record to your property
as of January 1, and reside on the property. You have to be a legal
and permanent resident of Florida as of January 1 and March 1. When
applying for the exemption status, bring along a copy of your deed
or tax bill, and a Florida county voters registration or Declaration
of Domicile. If you drive, you must also bring your Florida driver's
license and automobile registration. New applications must be submitted
in person at the appraiser's office, but renewals may be done by
mail. For further information, consult the County Property Appraiser's
Office.
Related
Links:
Indian
River County Property Appraiser
St. Lucie County
Property Appraiser
Martin County
Property Appraiser
Palm
Beach County Property Appraiser
Real Estate
Taxes
All residents
are subject to county taxes, but each city or special district levies
taxes within its boundaries. City, special-district, and county
taxes are combined in one tax bill. Real estate taxes are assessed
as of January 1 each year. They are due and payable on November
1 and become delinquent if not paid before April 1 of the following
year. Florida law holds the taxpayer responsible for receiving and
paying tax bills in full. For additional information contact the
County Property Appraiser's Office.
Establishing
Residency
To establish
residency, you may register to vote or file a Declaration of Domicile,
which is an affidavit available at the County Courthouse. Filing
one copy with the Circuit Court provides a record of your intention
to make Florida your home. Simply moving to the State does not guarantee
legal residency. For more information contact the County's Clerk
of Circuit Court.
Related
Links:
Indian
River County Government
St.
Lucie County Government
Martin County
Government
Palm Beach
County Government
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