Pinellas County · Florida
Pinellas County homestead exemption
In Pinellas County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Pinellas County Property Appraiser; the deadline is March 1.
- Office
- Pinellas County Property Appraiser
- Deadline
- March 1
- State exemption
- $50,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Renews automaticallyStatewide rule
You may file any time during the year, but before the state deadline of March 1 for the tax year you want. Low-income senior applicants must apply by March 1 and can send income information until June 1.
The low-income senior exemption is offered in 23 of 24 municipalities (all but Belleair Shore) plus unincorporated Pinellas. The 25-year residency senior exemption is adopted only by North Redington Beach, Safety Harbor and St. Petersburg.
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Local homestead amounts in Pinellas County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated Pinellas County senior exemption Owners 65+ with homestead and household income of $38,686 or less (2026) get $50,000 more in unincorporated Pinellas; the office estimates about $104 in savings. | Unincorporated Pinellas County | $50,000 off assessed value | Source |
| City of St. Petersburg senior exemption St. Petersburg grants $15,000 (about $97 in savings) and has also adopted the 25-year residency senior exemption. | City of St. Petersburg | $15,000 off assessed value | Source |
| City of Clearwater senior exemption Clearwater grants $25,000 to qualifying low-income seniors (about $147 in savings). | City of Clearwater | $25,000 off assessed value | Source |
| City of Largo senior exemption Largo grants $25,000 to qualifying low-income seniors (about $137 in savings). | City of Largo | $25,000 off assessed value | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Search your parcel on the Property Appraiser's property search and look at the exemptions on the record, or use the homestead exemption status lookup.
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 Exemption · Pinellas County Property Appraiser
- Personal Exemptions · Pinellas County Property Appraiser
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