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Collier County homestead exemption

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

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

New homestead applications must be made in person before March 1 at the property appraiser's office or select locations. If you will only qualify next year, you can pre-file any time after March 1.

Collier requires new homestead applications in person. First-time senior applicants file Form DR-501 and DR-501SC by March 1.

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Local homestead amounts in Collier County

Collier County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Collier County and City of Naples senior exemption
Collier County and the City of Naples adopted the low-income senior exemption by ordinance, up to $50,000. Collier County also adopted the 25-year residency senior exemption for homes with a just value under $250,000, on county taxes. For 2026 the income limit is $38,686.		Collier County; City of NaplesNot in our dataSource

How to check if you already have it

Look up your parcel in the Collier 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.

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