Paul Davis - Founder & President of Midstate Appraisals
Every person who has legal or equitable title to real property in the State of Florida and who resides on the property on January 1 and in good faith makes it his or her permanent home is eligible for a homestead tax exemption. If title is held by the husband alone, a wife may file for him, with his consent, and vice-versa. If property is held by the entireties, one spouse may file as agent for the other.
If filing for the first time, be prepared to answer these questions:
In whose name or names was the title to the dwelling recorded as of January 1?
What is the street address of the property?
How long have you been a legal resident of the State of Florida? (A Declaration of Domicile or Voter's Registration will be proof of date before January 1.)
Do you have a Florida license plate on your car and a Florida driver's license?
Were you living in the dwelling on January 1?
The Florida Department of Revenue offers homestead tax exemptions for the following:
- $25,000 Homestead Exemption
- $500 Widow's and Widower's Exemption
- $500 Disability Exemption
- $5,000 Disability Exemption for Ex-service member
- $500 Exemption for Blind Persons
- Service Connected Total and Permanent Disability Exemption
- Exemption for Totally and Permanently Disabled Persons
- Additional homestead exemption for persons 65 and older
- Homestead Property Tax Discount For Veterans Age 65 and Older With a Combat Related Disability
The Department of Revenue in Florida also allows:
- Homestead Tax Deferral
- Installment Plans for Paying Property Taxes
Paul Davis is Central Florida's favorite and most reputable property appraiser frequently called upon by banks, homeowners, and savvy real estate investors to assess property values. A builder for over twenty years and also a real estate broker, Paul Davis brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as an appraiser.
Paul's company Midstate Appraisals serves Central Florida (Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Sumter and Davenport in Polk counties).
Contact Paul Davis and Midstate Appraisals for your next appraisal:
Office: 325-242-9973
Cell: 352-636-6672
Fax: 352-242-4912
midstateappraisals@
www.midstateappraisals.org
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