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Can Married Couples Have Separate Homestead Exemptions

Can Married Couples Have Separate Homestead Exemptions

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The Second District Court of Appeal has recently ruled on the Pasco County Wells v. Haldeos case, challenging the idea that married couples can never have separate homestead exemptions. The court decided that under specific circumstances,…
How to Appeal the Denial of a Broward/Miami-Dade Homestead Exemption

How to Appeal the Denial of a Broward/Miami-Dade Homestead Exemption

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In Florida, property appraisers are required to notify homeowners by July 1st if their homestead exemption application has been denied. This notice can come as an unwelcome surprise. Here, we'll explore common reasons for a homestead exemption…
Save Our Homes Assessment Limitation and Portability Transfer

Save Our Homes Assessment Limitation and Portability Transfer

Save Our Homes Assessment Limitation After the first year a home receives a homestead exemption and the property appraiser assesses it at just value, the assessment for each following year cannot increase more than 3 percent or the percent…