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GUIDE TO FILING HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

An exemption from ad valorem taxes is available to residents of a particular county who own their principal residence within the county. Homeowners are entitled to claim partial exemption from taxation (the amount of exemption depends on the county) that can amount to substantial annual savings for the homeowner.

 

 

In most counties the homeowner must go in person to the office of the Tax Commissioner of the county in which the property is located. (Note: Some counties allow Homestead filings through the mail.)

 

In order to file for homestead exemption, the homeowner must be the owner of record and occupy the property as the principal residence on January 1^st of the year filing. An application for homestead exemption can submitted be as soon as the Warranty Deed for the property has been recorded in the county of residence, but no later than March 1^st of the year they seek the exemption. The Homestead exemption will remain on the property until there is a change in ownership.

 

 

 

The RECORDED Warranty Deed will be required along with photo identification. The Tax Commissioner will furnish the forms for the application.

 

The property owner filing for the homestead exemption may need the following information:

(a) Present and previous ownership

(b) Description of property

(c) Automobile tag number(s)

(d) Social Security number(s)