Sarasota County · Florida

Sarasota County homestead exemption

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

March 1 is the last day to file a timely homestead application. The office will still consider applications filed after March 1.

The senior income statement (DR-501SC) is due by March 1, and copies of federal tax returns by June 1. You can check application status online.

Last verified November 4, 2026 · Sources

Local homestead amounts in Sarasota County

Sarasota County local exemptions
Exemption	Taxing unit	Amount	Source
Sarasota County senior exemption Low-income owners 65+ get $5,000 off Sarasota County ad valorem taxes. The 2026 household income limit is $38,686.	Sarasota County	$5,000 off assessed value	Source
City of Sarasota senior exemption The City of Sarasota grants $50,000 to qualifying low-income seniors on city taxes.	City of Sarasota	$50,000 off assessed value	Source
City of North Port senior exemption North Port grants $25,000 to qualifying low-income seniors on city taxes.	City of North Port	$25,000 off assessed value	Source
City of Venice senior exemption Venice grants $50,000 to qualifying low-income seniors on city taxes. Longboat Key also grants $50,000.	City of Venice	$50,000 off assessed value	Source

Search your parcel in the Sarasota County Property Appraiser real property search and check the exemptions listed.

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.

Last verified November 4, 2026

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