Florida law provides additional property tax relief for residents who have served in the United States military.
A veteran who was honorably discharged from the armed forces and who sustained a "service- connected total and permanent disability" can qualify for exemption from all ad valorem taxes on his or her homesteaded property.
To qualify the veteran must:
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Be a permanent resident of Florida on January 1 of the year that he or she is applying
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Have a homestead exemption
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Have been honorably discharged from the military
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Have sustained a service-connected total and permanent disability
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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Click here to download the application 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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Complete the application form.
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Step 3
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Attach VA letter 27-333
Click here for the Veterans’ Administration website or
call 1-800-827-1000.
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Step 4
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Mail to:
Property Appraiser
PO BOX 013140
Miami FL 33101
NOTE: The application is due March 1st. VA letter 27-333 can be submitted after the application but no later than June 1st.
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The widow or widower of a service member whose death was the result of a service-connected disabling injury or who died while serving in the military, can also benefit from this exemption.
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