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To qualify for homestead exemption you must own the property and it must be your permanent residence as of January 1 of the year you apply.
1. Be prepared to provide any one of the following as proof of ownership:
2. Any two of the following as proof of Florida Residency:
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A formal declaration of domicile by the applicant recorded in the public records of the county in which the exemption is being sought.
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Evidence of the location where the applicant's dependent children are registered for school.
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Proof of voter registration in this state with the voter information card address of the applicant, or other official correspondence from the supervisor of elections providing proof of voter registration, matching the address of the physical location where the exemption is being sought.
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A valid Florida driver's license issued under Florida Statute 322.18 or a valid Florida identification card issued under Florida Statute 322.051 and evidence of relinquishment of driver's licenses from any other states.
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Issuance of a Florida license tag on any motor vehicle owned by the applicant.
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The address as listed on federal income tax returns filed by the applicant.
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The location where the applicant's bank statements and checking accounts are registered.
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Proof of payment for utilities at the property for which permanent residency is being claimed.
3. Non-citizens must present one of the following for proof of US residency:
- Permanent residence card (AKA Green Card
- Passport with I-551 stamp
- Proof of Parolee status pursuant to 212(d)(5)
- Proof of asylum
If filing for homestead exemption on a property held in a Trust, a copy of the entire trust document must be submitted in full at time of application. Trust documents will not be returned to you. Please submit a copy.
See: Homestead Application Filing Instructions English  Spanish Creole
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