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.

See: Calculating the Homestead Assessment Difference

All property Tax Exemption Applications are due March 1st.  

Applying for your Portability Transfer

Step 1 - File for Homestead Exemption.

Step 2 - Download the Portability application form 

Step 3 - Complete both application forms, including information for all residing owners

Step 4 - Attach documents indicated on the forms.

PROPERTY APPRAISER
PO BOX 013140
MIAMI FL 33101

NOTE: A receipt is mailed in approximately four weeks of the Property Appraiser receiving the application.

Or, file in person by visiting one of the offices:

• Downtown Miami Government Center
• South Dade Government Center 

NOTE:  Additional locations are available during January and February.