Florida Senior Additional Homestead Exemption (Low-Income, 65+)

Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser

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Additional $50,000 exemption (saves ~$500-$1,000+/year)
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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Florida Senior Additional Homestead Exemption (Low-Income, 65+) in its Miami, FL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Florida allows county and municipal governments to grant an additional homestead exemption up to $50,000 for homeowners who are age 65 or older as of January 1 and whose household adjusted gross income does not exceed $38,686 (2025 income for 2026 tax year). Miami-Dade County offers this Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption, which can effectively eliminate the county's ad valorem portion of the tax bill for qualifying seniors.

Household adjusted gross income cap is $38,686 (2025 income figure for 2026 tax year). Apply by March 1 with Form DR-501 and DR-501SC (Household Income Sworn Statement).

The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-17; confirm current terms.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Additional $50,000 exemption for homeowners 65+ with limited income
  • Household adjusted gross income must not exceed $38,686 (2025 income)
  • Can eliminate or significantly reduce the county's ad valorem tax portion
  • Apply by March 1 with Form DR-501 and DR-501SC
  • Call Miami-Dade Property Appraiser at 305-375-4712

How to Apply

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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Program phone: 305-375-4712

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Deadline: March 1 annually

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Frequently asked questions

What audience tags are recorded for Florida Senior Additional Homestead Exemption (Low-Income, 65+) in Miami?

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 Additional Homestead Exemption (Low-Income, 65+) in Miami, FL?

Confirm the application route directly with Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 305-375-4712. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: March 1 annually.

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