Property Tax Exemptions
Property Tax Exemptions
Property Tax Exemptions Miami-Dade County property owners – in particular, permanent residents of a primary home – are eligible for various types of property tax exemptions. (See the list of available exemptions and application requirements Property Tax Exemption Guidelines.) Homestead Exemption This property tax benefit is available to permanent owners of their primary residence. Read about the Homestead Exemption Senior Citizen Exemptions Residents older than 65 with a homestead exemption can qualify for income-related property tax savings. Read about Senior Citizen Exemptions Disability Exemptions Property tax exemptions are available for residents with certain disabilities, as well as veterans and first responders. Read about Disability Exemptions Widow/Widower Exemption A widow/widower can apply for a $5,000 reduction in property assessment. Read about the Widow/Widower Exemption Deployed Military Exemption Military personnel deployed outside the continental United States are eligible for a property tax exemption. Read about the Deployed Military Exemption Institutional Exemptions Property tax exemptions are available for affordable housing developments, as well as religious, educational and other facilities. Read about Institutional Exemptions Affordable Housing Exemptions There are various property tax exemptions, such as the Florida Live Local Act exemptions, afforded to property used to provide affordable housing for persons or families within certain income limits, including nonprofits. Read about Affordable Housing Exemptions Related Resources Track Your Exemption Application Status Check your exemption application status if you've applied for a Homestead Exemption, Senior Citizen Exemption, Widow/Widower Exemption, various Disability Exemptions, Portability or a Granny Flat assessment reduction. Schedule an Appointment If you need to meet with Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County staff, make an online appointment to visit one of our two offices at a time that is convenient for you. Save Our Homes Homeowners with a homestead exemption have property tax increases capped annually at 3%. Portability Homeowners can transfer the difference between the assessed and market values from their previous homestead property to a new homestead property. Helpful Documents Property Tax Exemption Guidelines: Read the guidelines required to qualify for property tax exemptions (also in Spanish and Creole) Documents required to apply for property tax exemptions (in Spanish) Documents required to apply for property tax exemptions (in Creole)
