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Exemptions | Hardee County Property Appraiser
Generally, initial application for property tax exemption must be made between January 1 and March 1 of the year for which the exemption is sought. Initial application should be made in person at the property appraiser’s office.
Veteran & First Responders
Homestead Exemption - $25,000 § 196.031
Homestead Exemption provides qualified applicants with a reduction in their home’s taxable value up to $25,000. Applicants may file for Homestead Exemption between November 1st and March 1st of the year in which the benefit will be applied. Once approved, Homestead Exemption is automatically renewed each year as long as ownership and residence conditions remain the same for the property.
To receive Homestead Exemption, applicants must qualify on or before January 1st and submit an application with the Property Appraiser on or before March 1st of the year in which the benefit will be applied.
IMPORTANT: Homestead Exemption does not automatically transfer to a new residence. Florida law requires property owners to file a new application if they move or if they change the manner in which title is held on their existing homestead.
Florida driver’s license, or, if you do not drive, a Florida identification card
Hardee County voter registration card, if you are registered to vote
If you are not a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident alien card (‘green card’) is needed
If the applicant owns property in any other state or country, a letter may be required from the appropriate agency verifying that the applicant does not receive benefits based on permanent residency in that jurisdiction
Learn more about § 196.031
Additional Homestead Exemption - $25,000 § 196.031(1)(b)
The Additional Homestead Exemption provides qualified applicants with an additional reduction in their home’s taxable value up to $25,000 each year.
The Additional Homestead Exemption is automatically applied to any property that receives the original $25,000 Homestead Exemption. To receive the full $25,000 benefit of the Additional Homestead Exemption, the property’s assessed value must be at least $75,000. If the assessed value is less than $75,000, the Additional Homestead Exemption will be less than $25,000. Homestead Exemption is required for this exemption.
Learn more about § 196.031(1)(b)
Widows/Widower Exemption - $500 § 196.202
Must be a widow or widower prior to January 1st of the year in which the exemption will be applied
Must provide a copy of the spouse’s death certificate
Homestead Exemption is not required for this exemption.
Learn more about § 196.202
Blind Persons Exemption - $500 § 196.202
An applicant for the $500 Blind Persons Exemption must be a permanent resident of Florida and provide an Optometrist’s Certification of Disability, a certificate from the Division of Blind Services, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or the Social Security Administration, certifying the applicant to be blind.
Disability Exemption - $500 § 196.202
An applicant for the $500 Disability Exemption must be a permanent resident of Florida and provide a Physician’s Certificate from one Florida licensed doctor, or documentation from the Social Security Administration.
Total & Permanent Disability Exemption – Civilian § 196.101
Any real estate used and owned as a homestead by any quadriplegic is exempt from taxation.
Must be a paraplegic, hemiplegic, or other total and permanent disability requiring the applicant to be confined to a wheel chair for mobility, or who is legally blind
Must provide a Physician’s Certificate from two, non-affiliated, licensed Florida doctors
Must provide an annual affirmation of income to retain this benefit (Quadriplegics do not need to meet the income requirements.) Income limitations
Learn more about § 196.101
Limited-Income Seniors Exemption § 196.075
Hardee County and all municipalities each provide a $25,000 exemption offering between $222 – $436 depending on the tax rates and tax district.
Must file an initial application with the Property Appraiser’s office
Must provide a copy of the prior year’s Federal income tax returns – if filed, and include any wage and earning statements (W-2, 1099) Income limitations
Learn more about § 196.075
Service-Connected Total & Permanent Disability Exemption § 196.081
Learn more about § 196.081
$5,000 – Disabled Veterans Exemption § 196.24
Learn more about § 196.24
Homestead Tax Discount for Veterans 65 & Older with Combat-Related Disability § 196.082
Learn more about § 196.082
Deployed Military Exemption § 196.173
Learn more about § 196.173
Totally and Permanently Disabled First Responder Exemption § 196.081
Totally and Permanently Disabled First Responder Exemption provides 100% exemption from all ad-valorem property taxes on their homestead property to First Responders permanently disabled in the line of duty.
Must be a First Responder of Florida as defined in § 196.081.
The First Responder must have been permanently disabled while serving in the line of duty in this state or during an operation in another state authorized by the state or a political subdivision of this state
First Responder must complete an Employer’s Certification of Injury
First Responder must complete a Physician Certificate of Total and Permanent Disability from two licensed doctors of this state or provide documentation from the Social Security Administration stating that the applicant is totally and permanently disabled
Non-Profit – All § 196.196
The organization must file an original application for exemption with the Property Appraiser between January 1st and March 1st.
Must have legal title on January 1st
Must use the property for an exempt purpose on January 1st
The organization using property for religious, literary, scientific, or charitable purposes must be non-profit § 196.195 (4)Property Appraisers look at financial information provided and look at the reasonableness of salaries, charges for services rendered in relation to value of services, and other items to determine whether property is used for profit making purposes § 196.195 (2)
A copy of the organization’s federal tax return (if filed), and an annual income & expense statement or annual budget
Learn more about § 196.196
Non-Profit – Churches § 196.196
Non-Profit – Charter Schools § 196.1983
Learn more about § 196.1983
Non-Profit – Homes for the Aged § 196.1975
Requirements for Homes for the Aged are the same as requirements for all non-profit organizations, with the addition of the following as governed by Florida Statute § 196.1975
Must provide affidavits form DR_504S, which includes each tenant’s income, age and disability, if any, and affirms the tenant is a permanent resident of Florida, and considers the unit their permanent resident. Tenants cannot retain a homestead exemption on any other property
Learn more about § 196.1975
Non-Profit – Affordable Housing § 196.1978
Requirements for Affordable Housing are the same as requirements for all non-profit organizations, with the addition of the following as governed by Florida Statute § 196.1978
Learn more about § 196.1978
Florida law provides two methods of property tax relief for conservation land. In both cases, the land must meet the requirements of a conservation easement as defined in § 704.06.
Easements may be granted to government agencies or charitable organizations whose purpose is to protect natural, scenic or open space; assuring availability of agricultural, forest, recreational or open space use; or protecting natural resources. It is usually perpetual, but could be for a term of no less than 10 years.
Agricultural use may be allowed, if it is a current or historic use of the land. Buildings and other improvements on the land will be assessed separately at market value.
Conservation Easement Assessment (§ 193.501)
Applies to conservation easements with a term of no less than 10 years. Instrument must be recorded with the Clerk of Court. A copy must be submitted with application. Once an original application is granted, the owner is not required to file a renewal application if there is no change in use.
Learn more about § 193.501
Conservation Easement Exemption (§ 196.26)
Applies to conservation easements into perpetuity. Land under easement that is used for commercial purposes is exempt to the extent of 50% of the assessed value. Land under 40 contiguous acres must be determined by ARC (Acquisition and Restoration Council), a State agency. Once an original application is granted, the owner is not required to file a renewal application if there is no change in use.
Learn more about § 196.26
The property owner must apply for assessment or exemption on the appropriate form.