Florida Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans

Florida property tax exemptions for veterans: what you get, who qualifies and how to apply, from the official source.

About 1,327,071 veterans live in Florida (7.4% of adults, Census ACS 2020-2024). The veteran property tax relief below is the statewide program we verified on the official source.

Verified Florida details: 10% or more disabled: A $5,000 reduction in assessed value for an honorably discharged Florida resident veteran disabled 10% or more. Total and permanent disability: Veterans with a service-connected total and permanent disability may get a total exemption on their homestead. 65 and older: Veterans 65+ who are partially or totally permanently disabled may get a discount equal to their VA disability percentage. How to apply: File Form DR-501 with your county property appraiser.

How neighbors handle this

• Georgia: Qualifying disabled veterans get an exemption of the greater of $32,500 or the federal amount, $121,812 for 2025, from all state, county, city and school taxes.

Neighbor figures are from the same verified official sources we cite on each page. Always confirm with the Florida county office before filing.

Veterans in Florida may also qualify for the general Homestead Exemption (Up to $50,000 off the assessed value of your permanent residence; the Save Our Homes cap limits annual assessment increases) in addition to the veteran-specific relief above. General filing: File with your county property appraiser by March 1.

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year (state FIPS 12). Exemption figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

10% or more disabled

A $5,000 reduction in assessed value for an honorably discharged Florida resident veteran disabled 10% or more.

Total and permanent disability

Veterans with a service-connected total and permanent disability may get a total exemption on their homestead.

65 and older

Veterans 65+ who are partially or totally permanently disabled may get a discount equal to their VA disability percentage.

How to apply

File Form DR-501 with your county property appraiser.

Source: Florida Department of Revenue (PT-109). Figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

See also: Florida overview · Veterans exemptions in other states · Florida deadline

What property tax exemptions are there for veterans in Florida?

A $5,000 reduction in assessed value for an honorably discharged Florida resident veteran disabled 10% or more.

How do veterans apply in Florida?

File Form DR-501 with your county property appraiser.