Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption
Polk County Property Appraiser
About This Program
Property tax exemption for homeowners with total and permanent disability as certified by two Florida-licensed physicians. Provides $500 reduction in assessed value.
$500 reduction in assessed value saves approximately $100 annually
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Key Details
- $500 property value exemption
- Total and permanent disability required
- Must be certified by two FL-licensed physicians
- No income restrictions
- Apply by March 1 for current tax year
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form DR-501 (Original Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions)
Florida gives property tax exemptions to homeowners with qualifying total and permanent disabilities (and to disabled veterans), reducing the tax on your primary home. You file Form DR-501 (with the disability supplement such as DR-501DV for veterans) and supporting documentation with your county property appraiser.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you have a Florida homestead and a qualifying total and permanent disability (or qualifying veteran disability).
- Download Form DR-501, the Original Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions, and the disability supplement that fits your situation.
- Gather the physician's certification or the VA disability documentation the form requires.
- File the forms and documentation with your county property appraiser on or before March 1.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof the home is your permanent Florida residence.
- A physician's certification of total and permanent disability, or your VA disability rating letter.
- Proof of identity and ownership.
- The completed Form DR-501 and the applicable disability supplement.
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 for current tax year
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