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Filing Your Homestead Exemption in the Orlando Area

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What You Need to File for Your Homestead Exemption

Some counties have different requirements, so it is best to call ahead and/or bring as much documentation as you have available. Below is a list of what is generally required.

For proof of residency, you will need:

  • A copy of your Warranty Deed.
  • Property Tax Bill (if you have received one).
For each person listed on the title you will need:

  • Your Social Security Number (Some counties will require a copy of your Social Security Card.)
  • A copy of your Florida Vehicle Registration (if you have one).
  • A Declaration of Domicile - the affidavit of residency obtained through the County Comptroller's Office.
  • A Florida Driver's License (if you drive). The address on your license must match your current address.
      If you do not drive, you must have one of the following:
      A Florida Identification Card, with your current address.
      Your Voter's Registration (if you have one).
If you are not a U.S. Citizen, bring your immigration number and date or your resident alien (green) card.

Additional information that may be required:

  • Date each applicant became a permanent Florida resident.
  • Date of occupancy.
  • Date of birth of all applicants.
  • Any exemptions filed last year.
  • Address of last income tax return.
  • If property is titled in a trust, copy of entire trust must be submitted or Certificate of Trust supplied by the Property Appraiser's Office.
  • If you are filing on a mobile home, proof of title or registration to mobile home and deed to property must be brought into office to obtain a "Real Property" application.

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