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Charlotte County homestead exemption

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

File or apply onlineCharlotte County Property Appraiser
Office
Charlotte County Property Appraiser
Deadline
March 1
State exemption
$50,000 off assessed value
Renewal
Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

The deadline for new homestead applications is March 1.

Apply online or at the office. The office's page still describes the second exemption as covering $50,000 to $75,000 of value; under current law that band is indexed each year.

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Local homestead amounts in Charlotte County

Charlotte County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Charlotte County senior exemption
The Board of County Commissioners adopted an additional exemption of up to $50,000 for qualifying low-income seniors. It applies only to taxes levied by Charlotte County. Apply between January 1 and March 1 with form DR-501SC.		Charlotte County$50,000 off assessed valueSource

How to check if you already have it

Search your parcel in the Charlotte County Property Appraiser real 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.

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