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City of Lake Worth News - Homestead Exemption Outreach

Government and Politics

August 25, 2022

From: City of Lake Worth

Homestead Exemption Outreach

2023 Homestead Exemption Outreach
Atlantis Council Chambers

1st Wednesdays, 1:30 – 2:30 PM: September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7

Conducted by the PALM BEACH COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE Division of Education Services

THE PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE WILL TAKE YOUR 2023 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION APPLICATION AND ANSWER VALUATION QUESTIONS

Please contact Mike Pratt at 561 355 4021 For Questions or email [email protected]

Every person who has legal title on January 1 to a residential property and lives there permanently qualifies for this exemption. You must be a permanent resident of Florida on January 1 of the initial application year. You may either apply by mail or in person at any time through the year but the deadline is March 1 of the qualifying year.

- A copy of your deed and proof of residency is required. You may submit a copy of your Florida driver's license, vehicle registration and voter's card (if you vote). If not a US citizen a permanent residency card is required. In lieu of a pending permanent resident alien card, we will accept Federal Form I485, “Approval Notice for application to adjust to permanent resident status.” 

- Exemptions available include: $25,000 Homestead Exemption, Additional $25,000 Homestead Exemption, Senior Citizen Exemption (Income Qualification <$30,000), $5,000 Disabled Veterans Exemption, Combat-disabled Senior Veterans and the $500 Widow/Widower Exemption 

Presented as a Public Service by the Education Services Division of the PBC Property Appraiser’s Office