By Marty KiarThe history of Homestead Exemption dates to 1934 when Florida voters approved a $5,000 exemption to help ease the burden of property taxes. This exemption amount was increased…
By Marty KiarOur office mailed over 776,000 TRIM (proposed tax) Notices to Broward County property owners last month. The 2022 Just/Market Values are based on the market data from 2021…
By Marty KiarAfter your initial application for Homestead Exemption has been approved, it automatically renews each year unless there is a change of ownership or eligible use of your homesteaded…
By Marty KiarAll qualified Florida residents are eligible to receive a Homestead Exemption on their homes, condominiums, co-op apartments, and certain mobile home lots. To qualify for Homestead Exemption, you…
By Marty Kiar The Property Appraiser's Office does not set your tax rates, collect property taxes, or determine how the tax revenue is allocated by local government. Florida law requires…
U.S. military personnel deployed overseas on specified military operations may be entitled to an additional tax-saving exemption. These qualifying military operations are updated by the Florida Legislature annually, so the…
A recent change in Florida law allows for certain disabled veterans to receive a property tax refund. While the refund requirements are very specific, some property owners receiving the Full Veteran’s…
2021 Property Exemptions – It Is Not Too Late to Apply While the timely deadline to apply for any 2021 exemption was March 1, 2021, applicants can late file until…
Owner Alert Notification ServiceBCPA’s office is pleased to announce Owner Alert – a FREE service designed to help you protect your property from scams or fraud by notifying you if…
Property owners who are 65 years or older may qualify for an additional exemption on their Homesteaded property. This additional exemption, which applies only to the county’s portion of the…
Portability allows eligible Homesteaded property owners to pay less in property taxes on their new home by moving their Save Our Homes (SOH) savings (up to $500,000) from one Florida…
All qualified Florida residents are eligible to receive a Homestead Exemption on their homes, condominiums, co-op apartments, and certain mobile home lots. To qualify for Homestead Exemption, you must own…
Our office receives numerous calls every year asking us to confirm property tax exemptions on the recent tax bills. BCPA’s office does not set your tax rates or collect property…
If approved by Florida voters, Amendment 5 would extend the time frame for property owners to use any portability they may have from two tax years to three tax years.…
Our office recently mailed over 775,000 TRIM (proposed tax) Notices to Broward County property owners. These proposed notices show your 2020 property assessment, exemptions, and proposed tax amounts as set…