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Seminole County homestead exemption

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

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

The deadline to file is March 1. Once approved, the exemption renews automatically.

File homestead online through the property appraiser's File Homestead page. For senior exemption forms or an income statement by mail, call 407-665-7506.

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Local homestead amounts in Seminole County

Seminole County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Seminole County senior exemption
Low-income owners 65+ get an additional $50,000 off Seminole County taxes. It does not apply to the school district or to cities that have not adopted it. For the 2026 tax year the income limit is $38,686.
Seminole County$50,000 off assessed valueSource
City of Altamonte Springs senior exemption
Altamonte Springs grants $50,000 to qualifying low-income seniors on city taxes.
City of Altamonte Springs$50,000 off assessed valueSource
City of Casselberry senior exemption
Casselberry grants $5,000 to qualifying low-income seniors on city taxes.
City of Casselberry$5,000 off assessed valueSource

How to check if you already have it

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

Search your property record

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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