Florida Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

About This Program

Florida provides property tax relief for disabled veterans beyond the standard homestead exemption. Veterans with a VA-certified service-connected disability of 10% or greater receive a $5,000 exemption off assessed value. Veterans with a 100% total and permanent disability rating pay zero ad valorem taxes on their homestead. Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also be eligible.

100% disabled T&P veterans pay $0 in ad valorem property taxes on homestead. 10–99% disability: $5,000 off assessed value.

Key Details

• $5,000 off assessed value for 10%+ service-connected disability
• 100% T&P disabled veterans: zero property taxes on homestead
• No income limit; must have VA disability certification
• Apply by March 1 at Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
• Surviving spouses may also qualify for the exemption

How to Apply

Deadline: Apply by March 1 of the tax year