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July 7, 20265 min read

Florida Homestead Exemption: The 5-Minute Guide for Lake County Buyers

How to file, what it saves you, and the Save Our Homes 3% cap that makes it the single most valuable thing you'll do after closing.

What you get

Up to $50,000 off assessed value for tax purposes plus a 3% annual cap on assessment increases. Over 10 years this can save tens of thousands.

How to file

Online at the Lake County Property Appraiser site between January 1 and March 1 of the year after you take title. Need: deed, FL driver's license, voter registration or vehicle registration showing the property address.

Portability

If you previously homesteaded a Florida home, you can port up to $500k of Save Our Homes savings to the new home — huge for in-state movers.

Take the 2-minute Home Match quiz on the Lake County page and we'll send back a focused shortlist for your budget, timeline, and must-haves.

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