Florida Senior Property Tax Exemption
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Florida Senior Property Tax Exemption in its Belle Glade, FL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Additional property tax exemption for seniors age 65 and older with household income below $32,000. Provides an extra $50,000 exemption on top of standard homestead exemption.
Additional exemption for qualifying seniors; typical savings $500-800/year
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Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Additional $50,000 exemption for seniors
- Must be age 65 or older
- Household income below $32,000
- Stacks with standard homestead exemption
- Apply by March 1 annually
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form DR-501 (Original Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions), with DR-501SC
Florida offers an additional homestead exemption for residents 65 and older with limited household income, on top of the standard homestead exemption, which lowers the property tax on your primary home. You file Form DR-501 (with the senior income sworn statement DR-501SC) with your county property appraiser.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you have a Florida homestead, are 65 or older, and your household income is within the annual limit.
- Download Form DR-501, the Original Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions, and the senior form DR-501SC.
- Complete both forms with your ownership, age, and income information.
- File them with your county property appraiser on or before March 1.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of Florida residency and that the home is your permanent residence (Florida ID, voter registration).
- Proof of age (65 or older).
- Proof of household income for the year (for the senior exemption).
- The completed Form DR-501 and DR-501SC.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by March 1 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Florida Senior Property Tax Exemption in Belle Glade, FL?
The Grant Map record states: Additional $50,000 exemption. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Florida Senior Property Tax Exemption in Belle Glade?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Florida Senior Property Tax Exemption in Belle Glade, FL?
Confirm the application route directly with Palm Beach County Property Appraiser; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (561) 355-2866. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by March 1 annually.
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