Property Appraiser - Carlos Lopez-Cantera

The Property Appraiser does not send tax bills and does not set or collect taxes. Please visit the Tax Collector’s website directly for additional information.

Exemption Applications

Mail To:
PROPERTY APPRAISER
PO BOX 013140
MIAMI FL   33101-3140

Online:
File online for Homestead Exemption and Portability
 
In Person:
Downtown Miami Government Center
South Dade Government Center

Report Exemption Fraud
TelephoneSuspected homestead exemption fraud may be reported to the Property Appraisal Homestead Exemption Investigation Unit by calling 3-1-1.

Homestead Exemption Application Online Filing

On Thursday January 10, 2013, only his third day in office, newly installed Property Appraiser Carlos Lopez-Cantera announced the implementation of 100% online exemption filing.

Homeowners can now complete the entire application process for Florida’s Homestead Exemption and for the Homestead Assessment Difference (commonly referred to as Portability) on this website, and submit their application directly to the Property Appraiser’s Office.

Click here to file for homestead exemption online

Previously homeowners had only two options; either apply in person or mail the application to the Property Appraiser’s office.

Announcing the launch of this online application process, Property Appraiser Lopez-Cantera stated, “This is only the first of many customer friendly initiatives aimed at improving the service we provide to the residents of Miami-Dade County.  We look forward to announcing additional customer friendly improvements in the weeks and months ahead.”


About the Exemption Process

Prior to completing the application, homeowners are advised to view the requirements PDF for the various exemptions.


Homestead Exemption Requirements

The Office of the Property Appraiser mails Homestead Exemption application forms and qualification guidelines to persons who bought homes during the current year. The qualification guidelines are also available on this website. See the list of available exemptions and application requirements here. PDF

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