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Florida's extra senior homestead exemption: 2026 income limit is $38,686
Some counties and cities have adopted this extra exemption, so it is not statewide. Where it applies, owners 65 or older whose household income does not go over $38,686 can get an exemption of up to $50,000. Owners 65 or older who have lived in the home for at least 25 years, with a home value under $250,000, can get an exemption equal to the property's assessed value. These exemptions apply only to the tax the county or city sets, not to school district taxes. Contact your local property appraiser to find out if your county has adopted it.
- Who it covers
- Florida
- Official source
- floridarevenue.com
- Checked on
- November 12, 2026. We opened the official page and confirmed the wording and every number.
Senior Homestead Exemption Year %Change* Adjusted Income Limitation 2026 2.6% $38,686
What to do
- Call the office on the official page and ask if you qualify.
- Ask what papers to bring. Most offices want ID, proof of income and proof you own the home.
- Applying is free. Nobody official charges a fee to apply.