Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption in its Palm Beach Gardens, FL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Property tax exemption for Florida residents who are permanently and totally disabled, or who are quadriplegic or paraplegic. Provides additional exemption on top of homestead exemption, reducing annual property tax burden.
Property tax exemption value varies by assessed home value
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Key Details
- Property tax exemption for totally disabled residents
- Additional exemption beyond standard homestead
- Available for quadriplegics, paraplegics, legally blind
- Must apply with Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
- Renew annually by March 1
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 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $500 property tax reduction. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Florida Disability Property Tax Exemption in Palm Beach Gardens?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related 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 Palm Beach Gardens, 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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