Bought a Home in 2026? Homestead Exemption Deadlines for 2027
Bought a home in 2026? Most homestead exemptions don't start on their own: you have to file once with your county. These 7 states publish a statewide filing date for the general owner-occupant exemption, and the next one for each is shown below. Miss it and you can lose a full year of savings.
| California | File by February 15, 2027 · Homeowners' Exemption Owners whose home is their principal residence on January 1. Official source (California State Board of Equalization) ↗ · checked Nov 10, 2026 |
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| Florida | File by March 1, 2027 · Homestead Exemption Owners who make the property their permanent residence on January 1. Official source (Florida Department of Revenue) ↗ · checked Nov 10, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | File by March 15, 2027 · Homestead Exemption Owners who occupy the home as their primary residence. Official source (Oklahoma Tax Commission) ↗ · checked Nov 10, 2026 |
| Georgia | File by April 1, 2027 · Homestead Exemption Owners who occupy the home as their legal residence on January 1. Official source (Georgia Department of Revenue) ↗ · checked Nov 10, 2026 |
| Maine | File by April 1, 2027 · Homestead Property Tax Exemption Permanent Maine residents who have owned a homestead in Maine for at least 12 months. Official source (Maine Revenue Services) ↗ · checked Nov 10, 2026 |
| Mississippi | File by April 1, 2027 · Homestead Exemption Owners who own and occupy the home as their primary residence on January 1. Official source (Mississippi Department of Revenue) ↗ · checked Nov 10, 2026 |
| Iowa | File by July 1, 2027 · Homestead Tax Credit and Exemption Iowa residents who own and live in the home as their primary residence. Official source (Iowa Department of Revenue) ↗ · checked Nov 10, 2026 |
States not listed don't publish one statewide date for this exemption on the official source we use, or let you file year-round. Check your state page and county assessor. Filing is free.
New homeowner checklist
- Find your county assessor (or appraisal district) on your state page or the largest counties list.
- Have your deed or closing statement, a state ID showing the home address, and your Social Security number ready.
- File before the date above. Many states use your status on January 1, so homes bought in 2026 usually file in 2027.
- Ignore mailers that charge to file for you.
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When should a new homeowner file for a homestead exemption?
As soon as you own and live in the home. In states with a statewide date, file by the date in the table; homes bought in 2026 usually file in 2027.
Does a homestead exemption carry over from the seller?
Usually no. The seller's exemption ends when they sell, so you need to file your own.
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