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Santa Rosa County homestead exemption

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

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

Applications must be made no later than March 1 of the assessment year, though late applications may be accepted in certain cases. You can pre-file for the next year after April 1.

Use the online filing system once the ownership change appears on your parcel; deeds usually post within 8 to 10 weeks. For 2026 the homestead exemption is up to $51,411. Income-based exemptions must be renewed each year.

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Local homestead amounts in Santa Rosa County

Santa Rosa County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Santa Rosa County senior exemption
The property appraiser lists a $50,000 senior exemption for owners 65+ with 2026 household income of $38,686 or less. It does not apply to school district taxes. The office also lists the 25-year 'senior longevity' exemption for homes with a just value under $250,000.		Non-school taxes (as listed by the property appraiser)$50,000 off assessed valueSource

How to check if you already have it

Search your parcel on the Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser site 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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