Before You Begin – Helpful Details
- March 1 is the filing deadline for each tax year.
- Your ownership and residency status as of January 1 determines your first year of eligibility.
- Disclosure of your social security number is mandatory and confidential per 196.011(1), Florida Statutes .
- Married Couples: You must provide your spouse's information on the homestead application.
Get Started – Filing Steps
- Gather Your Florida Residency Items.
- Valid FL Driver's License or FL Identification Card
- FL Vehicle Tag Number and/or FL Voter Registration
- Social Security Number
- Locate Your Online Property Record.
- Review Your Property Summary.
- Click File Homestead.
- Complete and Submit Online Form.
NOTE: If your property is exempt from public records, you will need to file an application by email, mail, fax, or in-person.
For more information, please contact our office: exemptions@leonpa.gov or (850) 606-6200, option 1.