Homestaed Exemption in Florida- Do I need to re-apply each Year?

By: Denise & Melissa Stewart

This is a question we are asked frequently:  Do I need to Re-apply each year?

Answer: (In Broward County)  No. Each January, Broward County mails a Renewal Receipt/Change Card to every Homesteaded property owner in Broward. If there are NO changes to the use and/or ownership of the property, simply keep the card as your receipt that you were automatically renewed for another year. However, if there are changes, please mark the Change Card accordingly and return it to their office. If you live in a county other than Broward, you should contact the County Property Appraiser's office to confirm their proceedure... 

The above of course assumes that you have previously applied for, and were accepted for, Homestead Exemption in your Home (or Condo)...

These are the other questions that you can find answers for:

• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - Can I rent out my homestead and keep the exemption on it?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - Do I need to re-apply for my Homestead Exemption every year?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - Does my existing Homestead Exemption move with me to my new house?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - How do I file a "Notice of Homestead" to protect myself from creditors?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - How do you assess new additions to previously Homesteaded properties?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - How does Florida recognition of same-sex marriages affect my homestead?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - How is the $50,000 exemption applied?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - How much will I save with a Homestead Exemption?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - My market value dropped so why did my assessment go up?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - What are the requirements for a Homestead Exemption?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - What documents do I need to file for a Homestead Exemption?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - What is "PRUCOL"?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - What is "Save Our Homes"?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - What is a Declaration of Domicile, do I need one, and where do I get a copy?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - What is the history of the Homestead Exemption?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - Where do I file for a Homestead Exemption?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - Will I lose my Homestead exemption if I move out to substantially remodel or demo/rebuild my home? What if I buy it from a Homesteaded seller and then tear it down?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - Will I lose my exemptions if I add people to my title as joint tenants with rights of survivorship?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - Will I lose my exemptions if I place my home in a life estate for me, and with a remainder to my kids?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - Will I lose my exemptions if I place my home into a trust?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – If approved, how will the $75,000 exemption be applied?
• HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – If approved, when will the $75,000 exemption be applied?

 If you need assistance with a condo purchase, please contact Denise Stewart at: Denise@condo.net or call 866 783 6011