Exemptions

Disability

Person(s) claiming any of the exemptions below must be a legal and permanent Florida resident.

$500 DISABILITY EXEMPTIONS:

…Blind Person

…Civilian - Total and Permanent

You will need to bring with you the appropriate document. A certificate from the Division of Blind Services of the Department of Education, one Physician’s Certification of Total and Permanent Disability (DR416), Letter of Disability from the Social Security Administration.

$5000 VETERANS DISABILTY

…VA Service Connected (10% or more)

TOTAL AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED PERSONS EXEMPTION: Any real estate used and owned as a homestead, less any portion thereof used for commercial purposes.

…Veterans Service Connected - Total and Permanent

…Quadriplegic Total and Permanent

$5000 Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Discount age 65 years or older

...Disabled 10% or more in war or by service-connected misfortune Persons qualifying must bring a copy of honorable discharge papers (example: DD form 214), copy of rating decision letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or Military branch identifying a portion of the disability as combat related (if not included in the above rating decision letter), evidence of Florida residency at the time of entering the military service of the United States, and proof of age.

What to Bring