Broward County · Florida
Broward County homestead exemption
In Broward County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Broward County Property Appraiser; the deadline is March 1.
- Office
- Broward County Property Appraiser
- Deadline
- March 1
- State exemption
- $50,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Renews automaticallyStatewide rule
The timely filing period for 2027 runs March 3, 2026 through March 1, 2027. The absolute late-filing deadline for 2027 exemptions is September 20, 2027, and no applications are accepted after it.
File online through Homestead ONLINE or in person. Seniors must also file the household income sworn statement by March 1 and income tax copies by June 1.
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Local homestead amounts in Broward County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County low-income senior exemption Owners 65+ with homestead and 2026 household adjusted gross income of $38,686 or less get up to $50,000 more off the county portion of the bill (raised from $25,000 in 2017). | Broward County | $50,000 off assessed value | Source |
| Broward County long-term residency senior exemption The county adopted the long-term residency senior exemption for its portion of the bill. It requires 25 years in the home, the senior age and income limits, and just value under $250,000 in the first year. | Broward County | Not in our data | Source |
| City of Fort Lauderdale senior exemption Fort Lauderdale adopted the $50,000 senior exemption and the long-term residency senior exemption for city taxes. Other cities' choices are listed on the Property Appraiser's senior page. | City of Fort Lauderdale | $50,000 off assessed value | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Search your property on the Broward County Property Appraiser site and check the exemptions on the record, or look at the exemptions on your TRIM notice or tax bill.
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
- Homestead & Other Exemptions · Broward County Property Appraiser
- Senior Citizens · Broward County Property Appraiser
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