Florida Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans with Disabilities (FL Veteran Property Tax Exemptions)
Florida reduces or eliminates property taxes for veterans with service-connected disabilities. A veteran with a VA disability rating of 10 percent or more can get a $5,000 reduction in assessed value, a veteran with a permanent and total service-connected disability can get a full homestead property tax exemption, and combat-disabled veterans age 65 or older can get a discount matching their disability percentage.
Who it is for
Honorably discharged veterans who live in Florida and have a VA-certified service-connected disability. Some exemptions carry over to an unremarried surviving spouse.
Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Gather your VA disability documentation. You can apply before the VA paperwork arrives, and the exemption will take effect as of your original application date.
- File the exemption application (Form DR-501) with the property appraiser in the county where you live.
- If the property appraiser denies your application, you can petition the county's value adjustment board.
Deadline: Exemptions are tied to the tax year and based on your ownership and status on January 1. File with your county property appraiser early in the year and ask them for the current filing deadline. (Annual cycle)
Amount: From a $5,000 reduction in assessed value up to a full homestead property tax exemption, depending on disability rating
Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.