Legally Blind, Paraplegic, Hemiplegic, or Wheelchair-Bound Exemption (Income Limited Exemption)
Total disability exemption is available to real estate owned and used as a homestead by a totally and permanently disabled person who is legally blind, paraplegic, hemiplegic, or have a total and permanent disability requiring the use of a wheelchair for mobility. The applicant must submit a statement of income and meet the income limit. This exemption provides complete relief from property taxes.
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Total and Permanent Exemption Details
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Amount: |
100% Exemption |
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How to Apply: |
Apply using the Online Exemption Filing Application. You may also apply in person or by mail / fax / email. |
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Eligibility: |
The applicant must: 1) qualify for and receive Homestead Exemption 2) be paraplegic, hemiplegic, legally blind or use a wheelchair for mobility 3) meet income limitation |
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Documentation: |
Two Physician's or Optometrist's Certification of Total and Permanent Disability (DR-416 or DR-416B) from two unrelated certified Florida physicians. -OR- A form from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs -AND- Proof of income: The household income limit is adjusted each year on January 1st, according to changes in the consumer price index (CPI). It compares the prior year cost-of-living with the year before. See the current income limit for this exemption and more information on the CPI.) Gross Income Statement (DR 501A) - AND- If you filed an Income Tax Return, submit the following: IRS Form 1040 series -OR- IRS Form 4868 -AND- Wage and Income Statement(s) (W-2) If you DID NOT file an Income Tax Return, submit the following: Social Security Statement (SSA 1099) if applicable -AND- one of: IRS Form(s) 4506-T, 8821, or any 4506 series |
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How to Renew: |
If approved, this exemption *does not* automatically renew. A new application must be submitted annually even if there are no changes to the use of the property and/or the ownership status does not change. |
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Florida Statute(s): |
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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 |
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PA Code(s): |
002 |
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Note(s): |
N/A |