Exemptions

Homestead

What to Bring

In order to file for a homestead exemption each person making the application is requested to bring the following documents to prove ownership and Florida residency dated prior to January 1st of the year in which you plan to file:

…Deed as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County.

…Voter Registration Card or Declaration of Domicile. If in possession of a U.S. Permanent Resident Alien Card,
you must also have a Declaration of Domicile.

…Florida driver’s license.

…Florida vehicle registration.

…Social Security number.

…Mobile home owners must bring the title(s) or registration(s) for the mobile home.

When filing for a homestead exemption, we will request some additional information. The following are a few questions that you will be asked:

…Address on last income tax return.

…Current employer(s) of owners.

…Date of each owner’s permanent Florida residence.

…Date of occupancy

…Exemptions filed last year (yes/no).

…Letter from county/state office indicating exemptions have been cancelled on previous residence.

…Present address of co-owner not residing on property.

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