In Florida, $25,000 of the assessed value of your home is exempt from real estate taxes, but you have to meet certain criteria to be eligible for the exemption. First you much have the title or record to your property as of January 1, and reside on the property. You have to be a legal and permanent resident of Florida as of January 1. When applying for the exemption status, bring along a copy of your deed or tax bill, and a Florida county voters registration or Declaration of Domicile. If you drive, you must also bring your Florida driver’s license and automobile registration. New applications must be submitted in person at the appraiser’s office, but renewals may be done by mail. For further information, consult the County Property Appraiser’s Office.

Real Estate Taxes

All residents are subject to county taxes, but each city or special district levies taxes within its boundaries. City, special-district, and county taxes are combined in one tax bill. Real estate taxes are assessed as of January 1 each year. They are due and payable on November 1 and become delinquent if not paid before April 1 of the following year. Florida law holds the taxpayer responsible for receiving and paying tax bills in full. For additional information contact the County Property Appraiser’s Office.

Establishing Residency

To establish residency, you may register to vote or file a Declaration of Domicile, which is an affidavit available at the CountyCourthouse. Filing one copy with the Circuit Court provides a record of your intention to make Florida your home. Simply moving to the State does not guarantee legal residency. For more information contact the County’s Clerk of Circuit Court.

What is Homestead Exemption?
Florida Law entitles every person, who has legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains it as his/her permanent residence, to apply for a $25,000 homestead property tax exemption. A partial exemption may apply if the ownership of the applicant is less than 100%.

Am I eligible to file?
You must meet the following requirements as of January 1st:

Have legal or beneficial title to the property, recorded in the Official Records of County
Residency on the property
Be a permanent resident of the State of Florida
Be a United States citizen or possess a Permanent Residence Card (green card)

When do I file?
The deadline to file an application for exemption is March 1st. Under Florida law, failure to file for any exemption by March 1st constitutes a waiver of the exemption privilege for the year.
Regular filing is January 2nd – March 1st.
Pre-filing for the coming year is March 2nd – December 31st.

How do I file?
Take copies of the required documentation to your Exemption Department:Generally at the County or City Court House

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Beautiful custom Florida Key’s home located in a premier residential community of Port Antigua. Impeccably maintained, functional kitchen with granite counters, cathedral ceilings and a 50 ft. expanse from kitchen through living room divided by a large dining area. Stunning canal views from a wonderful patio adding outdoor living and eating space. There is a sweeping foyer leading to the family

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Coldwell Banker Schmitt Islamorada

85996 Overseas Highway

ISLAMORADA,FL 33036

Office – (305) 664-4470

cell – (305) 393-1696

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85996 Overseas Highway

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Excellent Florida Key’s home located in a premier residential community of Port Antigua. Impeccably maintained. Great canal views and outdoor living and eating space. 2/2 upstairs and 1/1 downstairs make this a great home to welcome guests. Port Antigua is an upscale community with it’s own private beach and boat ramp. Wide canals all lead within minutes to the Florida Bay and Atlantic Ocean.

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Beautiful custom Florida Key’s home located in a premier residential community of Port Antigua. Impeccably maintained, functional kitchen with granite counters, cathedral ceilings and a 50 ft. expanse from kitchen through living room divided by a large dining area. Stunning canal views from a wonderful patio adding outdoor living and eating space. There is a sweeping foyer leading to the family.

$990,000

Provided as a courtesy of

Solveig Freeman

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Islamorada

85996 Overseas Highway

ISLAMORADA,FL 33036

Office – (305) 664-4470

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2. Develop a Environmentally friendly Landscaping. Pesticide sprays, eco-friendly fertilizer, sprinkling and time all take their cost for the natural environment along with your efforts and budget. Growing indigenous vegetation, utilizing reprocessed thick mulch and organic manure or pest management minimizes the period of time and necessary to keep the yard looking great.

3. Use alternate products. Think about all-natural rock, bamboo bedding or any other environmentally friendly floor coverings rather than carpets. It’s the same with the exterior of your property, rock along with other environmentally friendly building products frequently need much less upkeep, painting along with other continuing expenses.

4. Set up money saver home appliances. There are other options than ever before with regards to energy-efficient home appliances created to conserve money and time.

5. Weather-proof  your property. It makes use of much less heating in winter season and much less ac in summer season to keep comfy.

6. Check plumbing related for leakages yearly. Even little leakages can soon add up to a sizable loss and price , and without knowing it.

7. Use automated electronic timers for the lights, heating and air cooling and hot water heater rather than leaving them on all day or night.

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85996 Overseas Highway

ISLAMORADA,FL 33036

Office – (305) 664-4470

cell – (305) 393-1696

direct – (305) 289-6636

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