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Nassau County Property Appraiser Announces Homestead Exemptions Applications for Tax Year 2027 Now Open

The Nassau County Property Appraiser's Office recently announced that Homestead Exemptions Applications for tax year 2027 are now open. Applicants may submit a 2027 application at any office location, or by using the online portal on the Property Appraiser's website.
If property that serves as the applicant’s permanent residence was purchased in calendar year 2026 (or before), the applicant may file for the 2027 Homestead Exemption through March 1, 2027. This exemption will be reflected on the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes sent out in mid-August 2027.

Tax year 2026 applications closed March 2, 2026.

To qualify for Homestead Exemption (F. S. 196.031), applicants must have legal or equitable title to the property, as well as occupy and maintain the property as their permanent residence as of January 1 of the filing year.

Applicant(s) and spouse must provide the following Florida residency information:

  • Florida Driver’s License showing permanent residence address
  • Florida Vehicle registration
  • Nassau County voter registration (if registered voters)
  • Social Security number

If applicants own property outside of Nassau County, Florida, proof of cancellation of any residency-required exemption or homestead exemption must be provided. This includes, but is not limited to, STAR in New York, 2.5% in Ohio, Principal Residence in Maryland, Lottery & Gaming Credit in Wisconsin, and Owner Occupancy in South Carolina. Almost every state has a residency-based property tax exemption. The effective date for removal of exemptions and credits must be on or before January 1, 2026.

If the applicant or spouse is not a United States citizen, a copy of the residency (green) card must be uploaded.

If the property is held in a trust, the following documents from the trust paperwork must be ready for upload:

  • Title Page
  • Succession of Trustees
  • Section Regarding Homestead
  • Signature Page

Applicants may apply for the Total & Permanent Service-Connected Veterans Exemption through the portal. A VA letter will need to be uploaded.

NOTE: Before applying, applicants should ensure their Florida Driver’s License or Identification Card has been updated to the new address.

Applicants should apply for homestead exemption at one of the office locations if:

  • They already have homestead exemption and wish to apply for any additional exemptions (Widows/Widowers, Disabled Veteran, etc.)
  • The parcel is confidential
  • The property is a mobile home

For additional information and to begin your application for tax year 2027, CLICK HERE to visit the Nassau County Property Appraiser's website. 

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