Homestead Exemption

[ladydoc]

Do you file for it once or do you need to do it every year? Thanks for the answers in advance.

[golf2140]

Do you file for it once or do you need to do it every year? Thanks for the answers in advance.

Once you file it stays until you move. :BigApplause:

[cappyjon431]

would anyone mind explaining the process? Where do we file? We move in and this will become our permanent residence in a couple of weeks so when could/should we file?

Thanks for any advice!

[JohnN]

there's online info , but go to the tax assessor on 466 to file.
I believe you need a florida driver's license and all people on the deed (you'll need the deed/mortgage papers) need to be florida residents too.


on a new residence, your first year taxes are land only.
you need to file homestead before March to have it take effect for the next tax billing season.

[Larry Wilson]

Right on doing it once. The tax/assessor office is in the county office on 466A, just east of Buena Vista. I think it was moved from 466 but I may be wrong. There maybe forms on-line too.

[Bogie Shooter]

would anyone mind explaining the process? Where do we file? We move in and this will become our permanent residence in a couple of weeks so when could/should we file?

Thanks for any advice!

Go here for your answers.
http://www.sumterpa.com/Exemptions.asp

[cappyjon431]

Thanks for all the useful information! 13 days til closing--can't wait!