Florida Senior Property Tax Exemption

Orange County Property Appraiser

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Availability: Available
Listed amount: Up to $50,000 additional homestead exemption

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Florida Senior Property Tax Exemption in its Apopka, FL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Additional homestead exemption for seniors 65 and older with household income under $32,000 (adjusted annually). Exempts an additional $50,000 of home value from property taxes, saving approximately $500-$700 per year for eligible seniors in Orange County.

Tax savings based on $50,000 exemption at local millage rates

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Key Details

Additional $50,000 homestead exemption
Age 65+ with income under $32,000
Saves approximately $500-$700 per year
Apply by March 1 each year
Available to Orange County homeowners

How to Apply

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Verified form to review: Form DR-501 (Original Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions), with DR-501SC

Florida offers an additional homestead exemption for residents 65 and older with limited household income, on top of the standard homestead exemption, which lowers the property tax on your primary home. You file Form DR-501 (with the senior income sworn statement DR-501SC) with your county property appraiser.

Steps to apply

Confirm you have a Florida homestead, are 65 or older, and your household income is within the annual limit.
Download Form DR-501, the Original Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions, and the senior form DR-501SC.
Complete both forms with your ownership, age, and income information.
File them with your county property appraiser on or before March 1.

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Documents you will likely need

Proof of Florida residency and that the home is your permanent residence (Florida ID, voter registration).
Proof of age (65 or older).
Proof of household income for the year (for the senior exemption).
The completed Form DR-501 and DR-501SC.

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Program phone: (407) 836-5044

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Deadline: Apply by March 1 for current year

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Florida Senior Property Tax Exemption in Apopka, FL?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $50,000 additional homestead exemption. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Florida Senior Property Tax Exemption in Apopka?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Florida Senior Property Tax Exemption in Apopka, FL?

Confirm the application route directly with Orange County Property Appraiser; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (407) 836-5044. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by March 1 for current year.

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