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Volusia County homestead exemption

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

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

Applications must be submitted no later than March 1 of the year you want the exemption to begin.

For 2026 the additional homestead exemption is up to $26,411; the full amount needs an assessed value of at least $76,411. DeBary, Holly Hill, New Smyrna Beach and Ponce Inlet also grant the 25-year residency senior exemption.

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Local homestead amounts in Volusia County

Volusia County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Volusia County senior exemption
Low-income owners 65+ get $50,000 off all county taxing authorities. The county also grants the 25-year residency senior exemption for homes with a just value under $250,000. The 2026 income limit is $38,686.
All county taxing authorities$50,000 off assessed valueSource
City of Daytona Beach senior exemption
Daytona Beach grants $50,000 to qualifying low-income seniors on city taxes.
City of Daytona Beach$50,000 off assessed valueSource
City of Deltona senior exemption
Deltona grants $50,000 to qualifying low-income seniors and also grants the 25-year residency senior exemption.
City of Deltona$50,000 off assessed valueSource

How to check if you already have it

Search your parcel on the Volusia County Property Appraiser site and check the exemptions on the record.

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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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