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Q: What is homestead exemption
The Florida Constitution provides for a $25,000 exemption in assessed value for Florida homeowners.
In 2007 the exemption resulted in a savings up to $471 in Leon County. Effective January 1, 2008, there is an additional $25,000 exemption on Non-School taxes for the valuation between $50,000 and $75,000. This worth up to $273 in Leon County.
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Q: May I file for homestead exemption on-line?
Please click on “Download” and you may access the homestead exemption application form and filing instructions. In order to make application for homestead exemption you may mail the completed, signed application, along with copies of the required documentation to this office. Our mailing address is shown at the bottom of the instruction page.
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Q: If I move to another residence, is the homestead exemption
automatically transferred to my new home
No. Exemptions are NOT automatically transferred. In order for you to receive the
exemption on your new home you must apply on or before March 1st.
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Q: When and how do I qualify for homestead
You may apply for homestead exemption year round, in the Property Appraiser's office on the 3rd floor
of the courthouse annex, located in the Bank of America Plaza, 315 S. Calhoun Street between 8 and 5 on
weekdays. March 1st is the deadline for each year's tax roll,
but you may pre-file for the following year. We offer Saturday filing in the Tallahassee Mall,
each Saturday in February from 10am to 3pm. We also visit several other locations throughout the
county on Tuesdays in February from 2pm to 7pm. Call the office, 488-6102 for locations.
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Q: What is the deadline for applying for homestead exemption
March 1.
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Q: What should a homeowner bring with them when they come to apply
You should bring the social security numbers for all applicants and two forms
of proof of Florida residency, such as driver's license, vehicle tag registration, or voter's
registration.
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Q: Is it necessary to apply for homestead exemption each year
No, once you make application you will receive an automatic renewal card as long as you live on
that property. However, if you move, or there is a change of ownership, it is necessary to make
a new application.
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Q: Is it necessary for both husband and wife to make the application
Yes, both husband and wife must apply.
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Q: Are there other exemptions
Yes. Qualified Florida residents may also apply for widows, widowers, and certain
disability exemptions. Please call our office for additional information regarding
filing requirements.
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Q: I'm over 65; don't I get a "Senior Citizen" exemption
The Leon County Commission and the City Commission have adopted ordinances providing an
additional $25,000 homestead exemption for low-income homeowners (total
household income of less than approximately $24,916), who are age 65 and
over. The tax savings is approximately $267.
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Q: How do I file for the Low Income Senior Exemption
You must file an application for this additional exemption. Forms are
available in the Property appraiser's Office. Just call 488-6102, and we
will mail them to you. In addition, you may apply in our office on the 3rd floor of the courthouse annex, located in the Bank of America Plaza, 315 S. Calhoun Street, from 8 to 5, on Saturdays in February in the Tallahassee
Mall, and at the Senior Center on North Monroe Street at various times
during February. Please call for details.
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Q: When is the deadline to file for this exemption
The deadline for this and ALL exemptions is March 1 of each year. You will have
until June 1 to provide the income documentation.
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Q: Must I apply for this exemption every year
Yes, you must submit a sworn statement of household income each year.
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Q: If I qualify for the Low-Income Senior Exemption, will my exemption amount be doubled to $50,000
NO. Your "regular" homestead exemption amount will be $25,000 for ALL of the millage (tax) rates,
but the additional $25,000 exemption is on the County Commission and City Commission millage (tax) rates only.
It does not effect the School Board Tax rate, therefore it does not
double your exemption. The "regular" homestead exemption saves approximately $744 while the Low-Income
Senior exemption saves up to an additional $267.
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