Under the 'Assessment Reduction of New Construction for Parent(s) or Grandparent(s) Living Quarters,' commonly called the 'Granny Flat' Exemption, homesteaded property owners who add living quarters for a parent or grandparent can apply to have all or part of the value of this new construction deducted from the assessment.
General requirements and limitations are as follows:
- The property must be homesteaded by the property owner.
- The parent or grandparent must be 62 or older as of January 1.
- The ‘Granny Flat’ must be the permanent residence of the parent or grandparent.
- Only construction or reconstruction completed after January 7, 2003 qualifies.
- Construction or reconstruction must be properly permitted.
- The maximum reduction allowable is 20% of the total assessed value as improved.
Here is how to apply:
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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 211 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 application form.
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Step 3
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Attach required documents such as permits, certificate of occupancy, building plans, and identification for the parent or grandparent.
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Step 4
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Mail completed application form and attachments to:
Property Appraiser
PO BOX 013140
Miami FL 33101
NOTE : The application form must be signed by the owner and parent or grandparent.
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