Florida Homestead Exemption

Administered by FL Dept of Revenue · floridarevenue.com

Up to $50,000 property tax reduction for primary residence owners in Florida. Saves approximately $800/year. No income requirement.

Eligibility requirements

✓Florida resident
✓Own and occupy property as primary residence as of January 1
✓Must have Florida drivers license or ID at property address

Insider tip

Apply by March 1 at your county Property Appraiser office. Also triggers Save Our Homes cap — assessed value cannot increase more than 3% per year.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at floridarevenue.com →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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