[CWGUY]

Sumter County Property Appraiser - Joey Hooten - Bushnell, Florida - 352-569-6800

[dillywho]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You may be referring to the additional homestead exemption for low income people who are over 65. The regular homestead exemption is available to anyone at any age or income as long as they own the house on January 1, live in the house, and they are a Florida resident. But, there is an additional exemption, if they also are over 65 and have an income of less than about $30,000. This additional exemption must be applied for every year to verify the income requirement.

Just to clarify: That is the adjusted gross income, not your total income.

[pacjag]

I think you can claim at any time but you will not get the exemption until the next year.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Sumter County Property Appraiser - Joey Hooten - Bushnell, Florida - 352-569-6800

OP go to this site.....get the correct answers.
No;
I think
Maybe
Works in another county
Oh wait
I guess

[Mmarr]

Unless they make Florida their resident..summer birds back north..my neighbors do this..

[ohiosbestus]

Unfortunately age does have something to do with it in Lake County. When I called them, they said one of the people have to be 65 or older to apply for the senior exemption in Lake County.

[dmarti1973]

Originally Posted by jayerose

If I buy a home in Florida at the age of 62, would I be able to claim the Homestead Exemption when I turn 65?

You can claim the exemption as soon as the home becomes your primary residence. Age to make the claim has no bearing on it.

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by ohiosbestus

Unfortunately age does have something to do with it in Lake County. When I called them, they said one of the people have to be 65 or older to apply for the senior exemption in Lake County.

that is only for the low income exemption - under $30,000 adjusted gross income. There is no other "senior" exemption.

[KRM0614]

Homestead exemption has nothing to do with your age - you can legally only claim one state as your homestead you must live there 183 days a year.

You need to calculate which state has the best homestead exemption. Also check your property tax bills of both states to determine which one is best for you tax wise. In Fl you can’t claim homestead unless your are on your 2nd year living here have a FL drivers license.