Property Tax Exemptions And Military Tax Benefits

NEWS FROM THE GLADES COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER

MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- If you had a property tax exemption or agricultural land classification in 2024, you will receive at least one of the four renewal cards listed below:

The WHITE card is for Homestead Exemption and other related exemptions such as widow, widower, disability, veteran, and senior citizen.
The GREEN card is for Agricultural Land Classification.
The YELLOW card is for property that is being used for tax exempt purposes.
The BLUE card is for Tangible Personal Property valued no more than $25,000.As long as the Tangible 

Personal Property remains at $25,000 or less, you are not required to file a Tangible Personal Property Return, form (DR405).

If your value exceeds $25,000, you will receive a Tangible Personal Property Tax Return that must be completed and returned.

If you are still eligible for the exemption, do not return the card. New Property Owners Must Complete New Applications

Did you know there are property tax benefits available to members of the Armed Forces?

When a person serving in the Armed Forces owns and uses property as a homestead, the service member may rent out the homestead property without abandoning the claim to the homestead exemption. (Florida Statute 196.061)

A service member’s next of kin or any other person who has written authorization may file a homestead exemption on behalf of a service member who cannot file in person because of a service obligation. (Florida Statute 196.071)

A member or former member may receive an exemption if they were deployed the previous calendar year outside the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii in support of a designated operation. (Florida Statute 196.173)Thanks for allowing me and my team to serve you! We are here to help.

-Courtesy of Lorie Ward, C.F.A.
Glades County Property Appraiser