Florida Totally & Permanently Disabled Homeowner Exemption

About This Program

Homeowners who are paraplegic, hemiplegic, or totally and permanently disabled and must use a wheelchair for mobility, or who are legally blind, may be exempt from all property taxes on their homestead if their gross household income does not exceed $37,712 (2026 limit). This is separate from veteran exemptions and does not require military service. Apply at the Duval County Property Appraiser's office with documentation of disability.

Household gross income must not exceed $37,712 (2026); applies to wheelchair users, paraplegics, hemiplegics, and legally blind homeowners

Key Details

• Covers paraplegic, hemiplegic, wheelchair-dependent, and legally blind homeowners
• Household gross income must not exceed $37,712 for 2026
• Full exemption from all ad valorem taxes on homestead property
• Does not require military service — available to all qualifying disabled homeowners
• Apply at Duval County Property Appraiser, 904-255-5900

How to Apply

Deadline: Annual — apply by March 1 each year