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Florida Law allows one permanent residence to be declared for the purpose of the homestead exemption. If you are a permanent resident and reside in the property by Jan.1, your home is eligible for a homestead exemption. Generally $50,000.000 will be deducted from your real property for tax purposes. You may also qualify for additional exemptions, such as widow's or disability. Special rules apply to military personnel who are transferred but intend to return.

The current offices and documentation required are listed below (please verify for more up to date requirements directly with each county) but at least this will assist with initial preparation:

The current offices and documentation required are listed below:

St. Johns' County

http://www.sjcpa.us/Homestead%20Exemption.html

4800 Lewis Speedway St. Augustine, FL 32095 (904) 827-5500
5430 Palm Valley Rd. Ponte Vedra Bch. FL 32082 (904) 280-1100
725 Flora Branch Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32259 (904) 287-6700

1. Original recorded deed
2. Florida drivers license (with property address)
3. Social Security numbers of everyone on deed
4. Automobile registration or tag number (Florida)

Duval County

http://www.coj.net/Departments/Property-Appraiser.aspx

231 E. Forsyth St.
Jacksonville, FL
(904) 630-2020

1. Original recorded warranty deed or tax bill
2. Valid Florida drivers license
3. Social Security numbers of everyone on deed

Clay County

http://www.ccpao.com/newsite/exemptions.html

477 Houston St. Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-6305
1518 Park Ave. Orange Park, FL 32073 (904) 529-5332

1. Original recorded deed
2. Florida drivers license (with property address)
3. Social Security numbers of everyone on deed
4. Automobile registration or tag number (Florida)