Last chance to file HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

Last chance to file HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

You must file before March 1, 2008.

Information for Dade County Homeowners.

Property appraiser website:

Applications may be filed with the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser's Office no later than March 1, 2008. Applications can be filed in person at:

Stephen P Clark Center (Government Center)

111 NW 1 Street, 7th Floor.

Miami, FL 33128.

You can also apply for the exemption via U.S. Postal Mail by sending the application to:

Miami-Dade County

Property Appraisal Department

P.O. Box 013140,

Miami, FL 33101-3140

In addition to the application, you must provide one proof of ownership, and two proofs of Florida residency dated prior to January 1, 2008.

Any one of the following Proofs of Ownership can be submitted:

Warranty Deed

Property Tax bill

Notice of Proposed Property Taxes

Homestead Exemption

Automatic Renewal Receipt

Computer Public Value Inquiry printout

Any two of the following Proofs of Florida Residence can be submitted:

Driver's License

Automobile Registration (no lease)

Voter Registration

1040 Income Tax Return filed in Florida or W-2 with Florida address

Intangible Tax Return filed from Florida

Florida Unemployment Compensation Registration

Employment letter with Employer's letterhead

Child School report card or School letter attesting child's registration

Moving van receipt from another county or state

Doctor's letter with Doctor's letterhead

Church letter with Church letterhead

SSA-1099 fiscal year Social Security Statement addressed in Florida

Broward residents can apply online.

Go to: https://www.bcpasecure.net/homestead/index.cfm

Remember that Homestead Exemption has been recently increased by an additional $25,000 (not applicable to school taxes). Homestead Exemption gives the homeowner a valuable protection against future tax increases. Assessed value increases are limited to 3% per year.

You must be a Florida resident, and a US. Citizen or US permanent resident with a 'green card' to qualify for Homestead Exemption.

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