I'm a Homeowner
or a New Buyer
I am a Florida Homeowner, or Home Buyer, interested in saving money on my property taxes and maximizing Portability savings for my next home.
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I am a Title Agent, Realtor®, Loan Officer, or other Real Estate Professional protecting my client from harm and helping them save money each year.
Property Tax Laws In Florida Are Complicated
80% of Florida homeowners are overpaying their property taxes!
Errors on the county tax rolls and oversights with your Homestead filing can cost you thousands of dollars in extra taxes each year. The laws are complicated and, unfortunately, only the very basics are explained during the process of buying or selling a home.
Florida Homeowners Overpaying Property Taxes
Florida Homeowners That Don't File For Portability
How is this happening?
Florida has complicated property tax laws commonly referred to as the "Homestead" laws. When you are involved in a closing there are a few important things that need to be addressed. You may have heard of "Filing for Homestead" and the "Standard Exemption" but there is MUCH more to it than that, especially when you are selling your home. Some issues, if not identified and fixed before closing, will result in you having a much higher property tax bill on your next home.
What should I do about it?
A Homestead Check™ is a property tax analysis that identifies problems with your Homestead Filing and exactly how much money they are costing you. It looks for Market and Assessed Value Errors, unclaimed Portability Savings, whether you missed one of the 30+ Exemptions, and if your Homestead Exemption is currently in place. Your report will contain step-by-step instructions for correcting any issues it finds. If you still need help the Homestead Counselors and Doctors are available with solutions.
Did you know?
You could have hundreds of thousands in portability savings waiting to be claimed!
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Latest Homestead Articles & Blogs
Homestead Exemptions For Senior Citizens
September 12, 2019
The Senior Homestead Exemption requires you be 65 years of age or older and have a household income of less than $30,000. If you meet these criteria you may be eligible for an additional exemption of up to $50,000!
Florida's Deployed Military Property Tax Exemptions
September 12, 2019
If you are a service member who was deployed outside of the US, Alaska, or Hawaii in support of a qualified military operation you may be eligible to receive an additional exemption based on the number of days you were deployed.
About Florida's Named Storm Damage Assessments
September 11, 2019
If your Homestead property is damaged by a named storm you can remodel up to 110% without increasing your assessed value! If your home was damaged by a named storm, make sure that you call your county property appraiser and request a Storm Damage Assessment. For a period of 3 years...