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.