Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption
Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption in its Milton, FL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Additional homestead exemption for totally and permanently disabled homeowners or those who are quadriplegic. Provides up to $500 additional exemption on assessed home value. No income requirement for quadriplegics; income limit applies for other total disabilities.
Tax savings based on $500 exemption at typical Santa Rosa County millage rate
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Up to $500 additional exemption for disabled homeowners
- Must be totally and permanently disabled or quadriplegic
- No income requirement for quadriplegics
- Income limit for other total disabilities
- Apply by March 1 each year
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (850) 983-1880
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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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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption in Milton, FL?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $500 additional exemption. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption in Milton?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption in Milton, FL?
Confirm the application route directly with Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (850) 983-1880. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by March 1 for current tax year.
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