$500 Widow/Widower Exemption
A widow or widower who is a permanent resident of Florida may qualify for an additional exemption of $500 on all applicable taxing authorities. If you have re-married, you no longer qualify for the exemption. An application must be made along with a copy of the Death Certificate.
$500 Disability Exemption
A person who has a total and permanent disability and is a Florida resident may qualify for an additional exemption of $500 on all applicable taxing authorities. An application must be made along with proof of the disability. For proof of the disability, you may provide an award letter from Social Security or a signed letter from a Florida physician attesting to your disability. Please use the below physician's form.
DR-416 Physician's Disabilty Form$500 Blind Persons Exemption
A Florida resident who is declared legally blind may qualify for an additional $500 exemption. A signed form from you physician must accompany your application. Please use the below physician's form.
DR-416 Physician's Disabilty FormGranny Flat's Exemption(Live in parents or grandparents)
In order for you to qualify for this exemption, you must have a homestead exemption on your property. Property owners who construct or reconstruct a portion of their home for one or more live in parents or grandparents may be entitled to an additional exemption on the portions of the home occupied by the parent or grandparent. To qualify, at least one of the live in parents must be 62 years of age or older. The exemption is for the added value of the improvements occupied by the parent or 20% of the total assessment, whichever is less. An application must be made by March 1st. Additional information may be requested by our office.
DR-501PGP Live in parents/grandparents Granny Flats additional information worksheetReligious or charitable exemption
The State of Florida provides a number of exemptions for religious, charitable, or educational entities. If the property is used solely for the purpose of a non-profit it may be exempt from taxation. Only the portions of the property used for purposes of the non-profit shall be eligible for the exemption. An application must be made by March 1st and additional information on the non-profit will be required such as the organization's bylaws, 501C(3) forms, and other documents as deemed necessary by our office to determine your exempt status.
DR-504 Religious/Charitable Application