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Exemptions

A Florida resident who owns a dwelling and makes it his/her permanent legal residence is eligible to apply for Homestead Exemption.
You can file an online application by clicking the button below or by visiting one of our offices to apply in person.

File an Online Application

If you have filed for a new Homestead Exemption and had a previous Florida Homestead Exemption within the last three (3) years, you may be able to transfer or “port” all or part of your Homestead Assessment difference.

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DR501T

Florida Law provides an additional ad valorem exemption for the homestead of servicemembers who were deployed last year outside the continental U.S., Alaska, or Hawaii in support of main or subordinate military operations designated by the Florida Legislature.

DR501M

A veteran who is age 65 or older as of January 1, and is partially or totally permanent disabled shall receive a discount from the amount of the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on homestead property that the veteran owns and resides in.

Florida Statute 196.082

DR501DV

An additional homestead exemption for persons 65 and older as of January 1 of the filing year, and whose household adjusted gross income does not exceed the income limitation of $32,561 for 2022. This tax exemption does not apply to school district taxes.

Florida Statute 196.075

DR501SC

A reduction in the assessed value of homestead property which results from the construction or reconstruction of the property for the purpose of providing living quarters for one or more natural or adoptive parents or grandparents of the owner of the property or of the owner’s spouse if at least one of the parents or grandparents for whom the living quarters are provided is at least 62 years of age.

Florida Statute 193.703

DR501PGP

A person who is totally and permanently disabled may qualify for an additional exemption.

Florida Statute 196.101

PDF – DR416

A person who is legally blind may qualify for an additional exemption.

Florida Statute 196.101

DR416B

This helpful tri-fold guide contains a brief summary of the most common exemptions for homeowners.

Property Tax Exemptions Guide

A form for requesting removal of all or specific exemptions from your property for any reason.

Request for Removal of Exemptions

Combinations, Splits, & Variances

The Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser’s office does not issue determinations regarding the legality or the usability of combination or split requests.

Prior approval from Development Services is highly recommended.

Combination/Split Parcel Request & Guidelines

Applicants should verify with Development Services the requirements and specific radius needed.

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Variance Label Requests

Agricultural Classification

Agricultural Classification Guidelines

Agricultural classification is for lands that are primarily used for bona fide agricultural purposes.

Agricultural Classification (DR482)

Tangible Personal Property (TPP)

Any business that owns tangible personal property must file a return by April 1st.

TPP Questions & Answers

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Under Florida Statute, certain individuals and their families may be exempt from public records disclosure.

A public records exemption can be removed by submitting a Cancellation of Public Records Exemption form.

Florida Statute 119.071

Public Records Exemption Request

Cancellation of Public Records Exemption

Ensure future correspondence from our office reaches your correct mailing address by submitting this online form.

Online Change of Address Form

The owner of a mobile home who permanently affixes his or her mobile home to the land he or she owns must buy an RP (real property) decal.

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Declaration of Mobile Home as Real Property (DR402)

A petition to the Value Adjustment Board is due by the 25th day of the mailing of TRIM notices. The petition must be submitted to the Clerk of Court’s office.

Petition to the Value Adjustment Board (DR486)

An exemption for organizations that are organized and operate for certain non-profit purposes.

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (DR504)