Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption
Lee County Property Appraiser
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption in its Cape Coral, FL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Property tax exemptions for qualified persons with total and permanent disabilities, blind persons, and quadriplegics. Exemption amount varies by disability category. Must provide medical certification.
Tax savings based on exemption level and local millage rate
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Key Details
- Property tax exemptions for qualifying disabilities
- Total exemption available for quadriplegia
- $500 exemption for legal blindness
- Medical certification required
- Apply by March 1 each year
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form DR-501 (Original Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions)
Florida gives property tax exemptions to homeowners with qualifying total and permanent disabilities (and to disabled veterans), reducing the tax on your primary home. You file Form DR-501 (with the disability supplement such as DR-501DV for veterans) and supporting documentation with your county property appraiser.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you have a Florida homestead and a qualifying total and permanent disability (or qualifying veteran disability).
- Download Form DR-501, the Original Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions, and the disability supplement that fits your situation.
- Gather the physician's certification or the VA disability documentation the form requires.
- File the forms and documentation with your county property appraiser on or before March 1.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof the home is your permanent Florida residence.
- A physician's certification of total and permanent disability, or your VA disability rating letter.
- Proof of identity and ownership.
- The completed Form DR-501 and the applicable disability supplement.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by March 1 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption in Cape Coral?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption in Cape Coral, FL?
Confirm the application route directly with Lee County Property Appraiser; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (239) 533-6100. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by March 1 annually.
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