Property owners with a Homestead Exemption also receive a benefit known as Amendment 10 or Save Our Homes. Amendment 10 limits increases in the annual assessment of a home to a maximum of 3% regardless of increases in market value.
Beginning in 2008 homeowners may be able to transfer (or port) the savings they have accumulated (known as the Homestead Assessment Difference) to another homesteaded property up to $500,000.
All property Tax Exemption Applications are due March 1st.
Here's how to file:
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BY MAIL
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IN PERSON
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Step 1
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First, download the Homestead Exemption application. Click here for the form.
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Visit one of the following offices:
Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW First Street
Miami, FL 33128
South Dade
Government Center
10710 SW 211th Street, Room 207
Cutler Bay, FL 33189
NOTE: Click here for a listing of additional locations available during January and February.
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Step 2
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Click here to download the Portability application form.
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Step 3
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Complete both application forms including information for all residing owners.
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Step 4
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Attach documents indicated on the forms.
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Step 5
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Mail to:
Property Appraiser
PO BOX 013140
Miami FL 33101
NOTE: A receipt is mailed in approximately four weeks of the Property Appraiser receiving the application.
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