Monday, March 3, 2008

Florida Homestead Exemption, Miami Real Estate

Florida’s Portability Tax Law Discouraging for Florida Homeowners

Many Florida homeowners are still puzzling over how the new portability measure works, as the March 3rd application deadline approaches for Florida’s homestead exemption and property-tax portability.

Many Florida homeowners are not reading the details contained in the application instructions:

· Many homeowners have sent their applications to the wrong counties.

· Many homeowners have applied who don't meet the criteria.

· And a lot of people don't realize there is a two-year eligibility period for transferring homestead tax benefits.

But helpful information and applications are available online at the Miami-Dade County and Broward County property appraisers' websites at www.miamidade.gov/pa/ and www.bcpa.net/.

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