A Florida resident who has been certified by two Florida licensed physicians, as being quadriplegic, paraplegic, hemiplegic, legally blind or who uses a wheelchair for mobility can qualify to have his/her homesteaded residence exempted from all ad valorem taxes. With the exception of a homeowner who has been certified as being a quadriplegic, all applicants for the Civilian Total and Permanent Disability Exemption, must meet income guidelines.
The gross income of all the persons residing in the home in the year prior to application must not exceed statutory limits. These income limits are outlined in the law. They are adjusted annually to reflect percentage changes in the average cost of living index issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. Click here for Income Limits
All property Tax Exemption Applications are due March 1st.
Here’s how to file:
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IN PERSON
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Step 1
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Click and download the following forms:
1. Application
2. Doctor’s Certificates
3. Statement of Gross Income
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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 Februar
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Step 2
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Complete the application and Notarized Statement of Gross Income.
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Step 3
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Mail both forms to:
PO BOX 013140
Miami FL 33101
NOTE: Include proof of income for all household members. An income statement is not required for quadriplegics.
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Step 4
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Have two separate Florida doctors complete a doctor’s certificate.
NOTE: The doctors cannot be professionally affiliated.
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Step 5
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Mail both doctor’s certificates to:
Property Appraiser
PO BOX 013140
Miami FL 33101
NOTE: The application is due March 1st. Doctor’s certificates can be submitted after the application but no later than June 1st.
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RENEWAL NOTICE
This exemption must be renewed each year by filing a Statement of Gross Income along with supporting financial documents to the Property Appraiser. |
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