The agent is probably referring to the homestead exemption. Normally, when you buy a new home in Florida, you cannot get the homestead exemption until the following year, because you must own the home on the first day of the year. But, if you are moving from another house in Florida into a new house, you can "port" your homestead exemption to the new house and get it for the current year. You must apply for this exemption with the county tax office.
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