http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/ Florida Homestead Services miniBB forum Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:47:57 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=34&topic=158 No time limit, as long as it is your primary residence. http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=34&topic=158 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:47:57 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=2&topic=779 Florida property owners will now have an easier time winning an appeal if they think a county appraiser valued their homes too high. The burden is now on county appraisers to justify their values. In prior years, homeowners had to clear a high legal hurdle to prove the government appraisal was wrong. With the change, more homeowners should be able to win reductions on their tax bills through quasi-judicial Value Adjustment Boards, state analysts predict. http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=2&topic=779 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:26:20 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=27&topic=777 No state law to my knowledge, but there may be a local ordinance. http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=27&topic=777 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:14:10 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=2&topic=778 NON-HOMESTEAD CAP AND FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS EXEMPTION-PASSED SJR 532 proposes a constitutional amendment for the 2010 general election ballot that would limit the assessment growth on commercial and residential rental property to 5%. The bill also provides first-time homebuyers a property tax exemption equal to 25% of the property's just value, not to exceed $100,000 in the first year. The amount of the exemption is reduced by 20% each succeeding year. Sponsor: Sen. Evelyn Lynn an... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=2&topic=778 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:10:08 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=22&topic=776 Section 3. Section 196.015, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 196.015 Permanent residency; factual determination by property appraiser.--Intention to establish a permanent residence in this state is a factual determination to be made, in the first instance, by the property appraiser. Although any one factor is not conclusive of the establishment or nonestablishment of permanent residence, the following are relevant factors that may be considered by the property appraiser in making his or... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=22&topic=776 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:27:43 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=10&topic=775 Governor Crist Signs Bill Adding New Protection for Taxpayers June 17, 2009 Contact: GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE (850) 488-5394 ~ Allowing New Use of Technology in Property Assessment ~ JACKSONVILLE – Governor Charlie Crist today signed House Bill 179, relating to property appraisers, at the Property Appraiser's Office in Duval County. The bill streamlines the late filing homestead exemption process and encourages property appraisers to increase the use of technology for ... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=10&topic=775 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:21:59 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=25&topic=774 HB521 Amendment http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=25&topic=774 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:16:23 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=35&topic=773 TO: All Florida Homestead Services Offices and Agents in Florida FROM: John B. Sims III SUBJECT: Abandonment of Homestead ABANDONMENT OF HOMESTEAD Florida Stat. §196.061 Rental of homestead to constitute abandonment.--The rental of an entire dwelling previously claimed to be a homestead for tax purposes shall constitute the abandonment of said dwelling as a homestead, and said abandonment shall continue until such dwelling is physically occupied by the owner thereof. However, such a... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=35&topic=773 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:24:51 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=6&topic=771 Yes. As long as she has legal or equitable title, and permanently resides on the property, she is entitled by law to the exemption. http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=6&topic=771 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:13:34 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=34&topic=772 Filing a Homestead Declaration If you own a home, you should consider filing a homestead declaration with the County Recorder in your county. A homestead declaration protects your home from being seized and sold in the event that a money judgment is entered against you by a court. What kinds of property may be declared as a homestead? The following types of property may be homesteaded: (1) Land with a dwelling house on it plus appurtenances (fixtures and buildings). (2) A mobile hom... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=34&topic=772 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:12:49 -0700