You may also qualify for a Portability benefit if you previously lived in another Florida county any of the 3 immediately preceding years. A separate application is required.

*Disclosure of your social security number is mandatory. It is required by section 196.011(1)(b), Florida Statutes. The social security number will be used to verify taxpayer identity and homestead exemption information submitted to property appraisers.

¹ This type of exemption or benefit requires an additional application.

I authorize this agency to obtain information to determine my eligibility for the exemptions applied for. I qualify for these exemptions under Florida Statutes. I own the property above and it is my permanent residence or the permanent residence of my legal or natural dependent(s). (See s. 196.031, Florida Statutes.)

I understand that under section 196.131(2), F.S., any person who knowingly and willfully gives false information to claim homestead exemption is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by imprisonment up to one year, a fine up to $5,000, or both.

I have read, or have had someone read to me, the contents of this form.

I certify all information on this form and any attachments are true, correct, and in effect on January 1 of this year.

You can contact Home Steady by phone or email, as well as your local property appraiser if you have questions about your exemption.