Florida homeowners who apply for homestead exemption must provide evidence of ownership, your social security number and date of birth, as well as proof of Florida residency to apply.

Appraisal notices will start being mailed to property owners within the next several weeks. The general deadline for filing an exemption application is before May 1.

Learn how the homestead exemption reduces property taxes and shields a home's value from creditors while helping protect your ...

The Florida homestead exemption provides two primary types of protection during probate: creditor protection and transfer restrictions.