DUVAL AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS

In Florida, it is very important for you, as a homeowner, to file for your Homestead Exemption.  This exemption provides an eligible homeowner with a $25,000 exemption from property taxes*. You are entitled to a Homestead Exemption if, as of January 1, you have made the property your permanent home or the permanent home of a person who is legally or naturally dependent on you.

To make application in person (Duval Co.):

Bring all required documentation to the Property Appraiser's office located at:

Main Office                   Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday

231 East Forsyth Street, Room 260                  8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon – Saturday

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Phone: (904) 630-2020  /  FAX: (904) 630-2525

E-Mail: pacustserv@coj.net

To make application in person (St. Johns Co.):

Bring all required documentation to the Property Appraiser’s office located at:

Main Office                   Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday

4030 Lewis Speedway, Suite 203

St. Augustine, Florida 32084

Phone: (904) 827-5500  /  Fax: (904) 827-5580

E-Mail: sjcpa@sjcpa.us

Ponte Vedra Annex                  Hours: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00 PM-4:30 PM

5430 Palm Valley Road

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082

Phone: (904) 280-1100  /  Fax: (904) 280-1111

Julington Creek Annex       Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

 725 Flora Branch Road

Jacksonville, Florida 32259

Phone: (904) 287-6700  /  Fax: (904) 287-8797

Please use the links below to research your particular situation.

Duval County / St. Johns County Property Appraiser’s Office:

Duval County:

• Homestead Exemption

  Homestead Portability
• Save Our Homes

Other Links:

Military Homestead Exemptions

Senior Citizens Homestead Exemptions

Disability Exemptions

Property Tax Reform:

Did you know that there are new property tax laws that may save you money on your tax bill? These include laws passed by Florida voters and the state Legislature.

Amendment One: Passed by voters in January 2008, provides an Additional Homestead Exemption, Portability of the “Save Our Homes” Benefit from one homestead to another, a Cap on Annual Assessment Increases of Non-Homesteaded Property and a Tangible Personal Property Exemption.

Other Amendments: (Amendments 3, 4, and 6) Passed by Florida voters in November 2008, address renewable energy source improvements made to property, lands set aside for conservation, and how working waterfront property is assessed.

In 2007, the Florida Legislature passed legislation limiting annual increases in the millage rate.

The following links provide information on the latest changes to Florida real estate taxes:

Property Tax Reform

Amendment One Portability

*Based on regular homestead exemption with no additional discounts.