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Florida senior homestead exemption (65+)
Lower property taxes, county by county. This page explains who looks likely to qualify and how to apply — it does not decide, and we never file for you.
Who looks likely to qualify
For homeowners 65 and older whose HOUSEHOLD adjusted gross income — the AGI of everyone living in the home, not just you — is at or below the county limit. Two versions exist where a county has adopted them: an extra exemption up to $50,000, and a full exemption for a home lived in 25 years or more with a just value under $250,000. Because it is adopted county by county, you confirm and apply with your county property appraiser.
The 2026 figures
| Household income limit | about $38,686 for 2026 (resets each January with inflation) |
|---|---|
| Extra exemption | up to $50,000 off non-school taxes, where the county adopts it |
| Long-term-residence version | a full exemption after 25 years if the home's just value is under $250,000 |
| Where to apply | your county property appraiser |
How to apply — with the agency, not with us
The application is the government's own. We hand you the link; you apply directly. We never submit anything for you, and only the agency can decide who is eligible.
Find your county property appraiser.
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Already yours. Go claim it.
— The Senior Desk