http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/ Florida Homestead Services miniBB forum Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:11:36 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=6&topic=901 Homestead Exemptions - Abandonment. (1) Temporary absence from the homestead for health, pleasure or business reasons would not deprive the property of its homestead character. (Lanier v. Lanier, 116 So. 867 (Fla. 1928)). (2) When a resident and citizen of Florida, now entitled to tax exemption under Section 6, Article VII of the State Constitution upon certain real property owned and occupied by him, obtains an appointment of employment in Federal Government services that requires him to ... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=6&topic=901 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:11:36 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=22&topic=900 Did you miss the March 1, 2012, deadline to timely file to any exemptions? Fortunately, Florida law allows you to "late file" for 2012 exemptions until September 18, 2012 for good cause. You will have to pay a fee for filing late (usually $15.00). You can also pre-file today for 2013 exemptions. This includes homestead, disability, widow/widower, granny flat, portability, and non-profit exemptions. Note: Per Section 196.011(8), Florida Statutes, the PAO cannot accept any exempt... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=22&topic=900 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:19:00 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=22&topic=899 Homestead exemption fraud is a serious issue that affects every taxpayer. Homestead exemption was created as a benefit for homeowners who live in Florida and make it their permanent and legal residence. When someone is receiving an exemption to which he or she is not entitled, law-abiding property owners must make up the difference in lost property tax revenue by paying higher taxes. If you know of anyone who is claiming homestead exemption on a property that he or she is not permanently resi... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=22&topic=899 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:16:05 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=6&topic=898 The status of a property on January 1 of each year is used to determine the property's value and exemption status for the entire year. That means if a property owner has homestead exemption and rents or sells the property, his exemption will remain on the property for the entire calendar year, and will be removed as of January 1 of the next year. Although there will still be an exemption on the property after the sale, it is NOT the new owner's exemption, but the old owner's and h... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=6&topic=898 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:13:50 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=25&topic=897 Is your property tax exemption legal? Florida statutes are not very clear when it comes to describing who qualifies for homestead tax exemption status and Save Our Homes tax breaks. To qualify, a person must intend for their Florida home to be their permanent residence on Jan. 1 of the tax year. There are now specific and clear requirements for how much 'space' that person must live in the home. Beyond the initial residency requirement, what is considered an illegal homestead... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=25&topic=897 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:44:56 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=34&topic=894 The mortgage will have to be paid. http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=34&topic=894 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:40:33 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=34&topic=896 DON't wait Traveler! File NOW! You may have to pay a late fee ($15.00) and give good cause, but I think you can show that with no problems. Let me know if I can be of assistance. http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=34&topic=896 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:21:35 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=2&topic=895 New changes in the law regarding rental of homestead property (2012): Section 18. Section 196.061, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 196.061 Rental of homestead to constitute abandonment.—The rental of all or substantially all of a an entire dwelling previously claimed to be a homestead for tax purposes shall constitute the abandonment of such dwelling as a homestead, and the abandonment shall continue until such dwelling is physically occupied by the owner thereof. However, such aban... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=2&topic=895 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:58:34 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=22&topic=893 Changes for Administrative Reviews of 2011 Assessments: Partial Payment of Taxes The 2011 Legislature enacted a requirement that property taxpayers make a partial payment of taxes on properties that have a VAB petition pending on or after the tax delinquency date (normally April 1 following the assessment year under review). The new statute provides that if the taxpayer fails to make the required partial payment before the delinquency date, the petition will be denied. The required parti... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=22&topic=893 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:30:56 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=20&topic=892 johnbsims3, thank you for your reply. The property appraiser office is asking me to fill out a form confirming that I have resided on the property through January 2012 and to attach 2 proofs of address such as driver's license and vehicle registration. Since I moved out I changed the address on my driver's license and vehicle registration. What do you suggest me to do? Thank you! http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=20&topic=892 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:10:36 -0700