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Alachua County homestead exemption

In Alachua County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Alachua County Property Appraiser; the deadline is March 1.

Download the formAlachua County Property Appraiser
Office
Alachua County Property Appraiser
Deadline
March 1
State exemption
$50,000 off assessed value
Renewal
Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

Timely applications are taken from October 1 to March 1. After that, late filing needs an approved Extenuating Circumstances Affidavit submitted with the application.

Apply in person, online through the office's forms page, or drop a completed form in the dropbox at 515 N Main Street, Suite 200, Gainesville. The office asks that applications not be faxed or emailed. Local senior exemption amounts were not published in a form we could confirm.

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Local homestead amounts in Alachua County

No county-specific amounts are in our data. The statewide amounts on the Florida page apply.

How to check if you already have it

Search your parcel in the Alachua County Property Appraiser property search and check the exemptions listed.

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Florida rules that apply here

  • You own the property and it is your permanent residence (or your dependent's) on January 1
  • You are a permanent Florida resident and do not claim residency in another county or state
  • The home is not rented out (with limited exceptions such as active-duty servicemembers)

Full Florida homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

Sources

  • FAQ · Alachua County Property Appraiser
  • Forms · Alachua County Property Appraiser

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