How To Apply For Florida Homestead Exemption
One of the benefits to having a primary residence in Lee County is that you can apply for tax break called Homestead Exemption.
You will want to apply for this ASAP. This must be done by March 1st. DO NOT WAIT!
The Homestead Exemption will give you $50,000 off the assessed value of your house.
This is a huge savings that you need to take advantage of it.
You can watch the full video HERE
Here is a video where I explain Homestead Exemption: https://youtu.be/aZlD8W-9elw
There are other exemptions as well, and I advise you to review the Lee County Property Appraisers website to see if you qualify for any.
Click here for all the Lee County Homestead Exemption information: http://www.leepa.org/Exemption/GeneralExemptionInfo.aspx
You can apply for Homestead Exemption online as well: https://leepa.org/Membership/LoginForm.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fMembership%2fActions%2fHomesteadOnline%2fDefault.aspx
If you previously owned a house that was Homesteaded then you will want to take advantage of the Homestead Portability of your previous house. This will be more savings to you. Here is that link: https://leepa.org/Membership/LoginForm.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fMembership%2fActions%2fPortability%2fDefault.aspx
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