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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:
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The property must be homesteaded by the property owner.
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The parent or grandparent must be 62 or older as of January 1.
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The ‘Granny Flat’ must be the permanent residence of the parent or grandparent.
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Only construction or reconstruction completed after January 7, 2003 qualifies.
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Construction or reconstruction must be properly permitted.
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The maximum reduction allowable is 20% of the total assessed value as improved.
All property Tax Exemption Applications are due March 1st.
Applying for your Granny Flat Assessment Reduction
Step 1 - Download the application form  .
Step 2 - Complete the application form.
Step 3 - Attach required documents such as permits, certificate of occupancy, building plans, and identification for the parent or grandparent.
NOTE : The application form must be signed by the owner and parent or grandparent.
Step 4 - Mail the completed application form and attachments to:
PROPERTY APPRAISER
PO BOX 013140
MIAMI FL 33101
Or, file in person by visiting one of the offices:
NOTE: Additional locations are available during January and February.
This application must be filed on or before March 1st.
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