Georgia
What is The Georgia Homestead Exemption?
A homestead exemption is a way to reduce your property taxes by a significant amount on your primary residence. Since its on your primary residence, you cannot apply for homestead on more than one property.
Who is Eligible?
To apply, the home must be your legal residence as of January 1st for all purposes, often including the registration of your vehicles and filing of income tax.
Filing Deadline
On or before April 1st following the year the home became your primary residence. We recommend that you complete the application as soon as you receive your recorded Warranty Deed.
The exemption is automatically renewed each following year as long as you occupy the home under the same ownership.
Above all, it is a good idea to verify eligibility, if you added or removed a person from the title, or had any other changes to the ownership/title.
What documents do I need to apply?
- Recorded Warranty Deed for the property to be homesteaded
- Driver’s License with property address
- Settlement Statement
- Vehicle Registration
- Homestead application form ( check your County Website)
Where do I apply?
Because counties vary, check your County Website for the following options:
- in-person filing
- online options
- regular mail
Florida
What is The Florida Homestead Exemption?
A homestead exemption is a way to reduce your property taxes by a significant amount on your primary residence. Since its on your primary residence, you cannot apply for homestead on more than one property.
Who is Eligible?
To apply, the home must be your legal residence as of January 1st for all purposes, often including the registration of your vehicles and filing of income tax.
Filing Deadline
On or before March 1st following the year the home became your primary residence. We recommend that you complete the application as soon as you receive your recorded Warranty Deed.
The exemption is automatically renewed each following year as long as you occupy the home under the same ownership.
Above all, it is a good idea to verify eligibility, if you added or removed a person from the title, or had any other changes to the ownership/title.
What documents do I need to apply?
- Recorded Warranty Deed for the property to be homesteaded
- Driver’s License with property address
- Settlement Statement
- Vehicle Registration
- Homestead application form ( check your County Website)
Where do I apply?
Because counties vary, check your County Website for the following options:
- in-person filing
- online options
- regular mail
California
What is The California Homestead Exemption?
A homestead exemption is a way to reduce your property taxes on your primary residence. Since its on your primary residence, you cannot apply for homestead on more than one property.
More importantly, the exemptions can provide additional benefits and protections against creditors and in bankruptcy. This amount is $75,000 of equity for a single person, $100,000 for a head of household. Additional exemptions are available for low income, elderly, or disabled persons.
Who is Eligible?
To apply, the home must be your legal primary residence.
Filing Deadline
In California, there is an automatic homestead exemption if the property is your primary residence.
Above all, it is a good idea to verify eligibility, if you added or removed a person from the title, or had any other changes to the ownership/title.
What documents do I need to apply?
- Recorded Warranty Deed for the property to be homesteaded
- Driver’s License with property address
- Settlement Statement
- Vehicle Registration
- Homestead application form ( check your County Website)
Where do I apply?
Because counties vary, check your County Website for the following options:
- in-person filing
- online options
- regular mail