Amount:

$5,000

How to Apply:

Apply using the Online Exemption Filing Application.  You may also apply in person or by mail / fax / email.

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

1) be a FL resident

2) be blind - OR - totally and permanently disabled

Documentation:

1) Physician's or Optometrist's Certification of Total and Permanent Disability (DR-416 or DR-416B) - OR -

2) Proof of Total and Permanent disability from the US Department of Veterans Affairs - OR -

3) Proof of Total and Permanent disability from the Social Security Administration (must state total and permanent)

How to Renew:

If approved, this exemption will renew automatically every year as long as the  use of the property and/or the ownership status does not change.

Florida Statute(s):

FS 196.202

DOR Form(s):

If submitted by mail/fax or in person Department of Revenue Form DR-501, and either DR-Department of Revenue Form DR-416 or Department of Revenue Form DR-416B

PA Code(s):

BL, DX

Note(s):

N/A