If you already have Homestead Exemption or have applied, there is no need to reapply.

Please continue if you do NOT have Homestead Exemption or you would like to apply for Additional Exemptions such as Senior,Veterans, Disability, Widow/Widower etc.
You will be required to provide PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL information such as Social Security Number and Driver's License.
Do NOT use this application on a PUBLIC computers such as those in a public library or coffee shop.
To qualify for Homestead Exemption you MUST own and occupy your home as your primary residence and be a Florida Resident as of January 1st.
All Exemption Applications are due to the Property Appraiser on or before March 1st.

Please call 850-651-7240 or 850-689-5900 with questions

Consequences of Homestead Fraud

Notice: While filing this application, you will need to affirm that you claim permanent residency in Okaloosa County, Florida and that you own and in good faith occupy this residence as your homestead to the exclusion of any other permanent residency in any jurisdiction, state or country.

Any person who knowingly gives false information to claim any exemption is guilty of a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment up to one (1) year, a fine up to $5000 or both.

Current Parcel you are applying exemption for

Street Address:
82 DOLPHIN ST
DESTIN, FL 32541

Parcel ID:
00-2S-22-0580-0026-0040

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Homestead Qualifying Statements

To determine if you're eligible to apply for a homestead exemption, please check all that apply.

I hold legal title and have lived at this property since January 1st of the Tax application year.

I currently claim a residency based exemption, discount, CREDIT or benefit in another state.

I had homestead on a previous home in State of Florida in the last 3 years.

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Additional Exemptions, Qualifying Statements

You are filing for a homestead exemption for the property located at:

Before we get started, please select all the statements below that apply to you so that we can identify all exemptions you may qualify for.

I am 65 or over.

I am a widow or widower and not remarried.

I am disabled.

My spouse and I are (or were) active duty, injured in the line of duty, or surviving spouse.

My spouse or I are service member receiving disability benefits.

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May Not Qualify

On the previous screen, you specified .

It appears you may not currently qualify for homestead, please contact your property appraiser for more information at:

Okaloosa County Property Appraiser
Mack Busbee, CFA
1250 Eglin Parkway N., Suite 201
Shalimar, FL 32579

Monday - Friday <nobr>8:00 AM - 5:00 PM</nobr>
Phone: 850-651-7240

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Based on your selections, we have some follow-up questions, please select all that apply.

If none apply, click the 'Next' button to continue with the application.

Per FS 196.081, an applicant applying for the Disabled Veteran or Service-Connected Total and Permanently Disabled Veteran exemption may apply for the exemption before receiving the necessary documentation.

65 or Over

I have limited household adjusted gross income. (see local ordinance)

Disability

I have been declared legally blind.

I am totally and permanently disabled.

I am quadriplegic.

I have limited household adjusted gross income AND am hemiplegic, paraplegic, wheelchair required, or legally blind.

First Responder

I was totally and permanently disabled, service-connected (or surviving spouse).

I am the surviving spouse of a first responder who died, service-connected.

Sevice Member

I am a veteran disabled 10% or more.

I am a disabled veteran injured in the line of duty, confined to a wheelchair.

I am a disabled veteran, totally and permanently disabled, service-connected (or surviving spouse).

I am the surviving spouse of a veteran who died from service-connected causes while on active duty.

I am 65 or over and have a combat-related disability.

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Introduction

Qualifying Statements
Exemption Summary
Important Information
Requirements

Validation Summary

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Exemption Summary

Thank you, it appears you may qualify for the following exemptions, if you do not want to apply for one or more of these, go back to "Qualifying Statements" step.

You may qualify for additional exemptions. Click this link to view the exemption information document.

Items required for the application process:

Social Security Number(s) for applicant and spouse
Florida Driver's License (MUST have current address)
Florida Vehicle Registration (MUST have current address)
Voter Registration (MUST have current address)
Permanent Residency Card, Passport, or other Immigration Information
If this property is held in a Trust, the Trust documents must be uploaded in order to submit the application.

Additional documents that may be required:

Last IRS Tax Return
Disability verification from VA or Social Security
Death Certificate (if applying as Widow/Widower)
Other documents related to selected exemptions

Additional documentation may be required

Important Information

You MUST own and occupy your home as your primary residence as of January 1.
Permanent Florida residency required as of January 1.
Application Due to Property Appraiser on or before March 1.
If you leave this form and return from the same browser, the information you've entered will be retained. Exceptions to this include social security numbers, dates of birth, and signatures. Additionally, while thumbnails of any documents you previously uploaded will not be visible, the documents you've uploaded are retained and you will see a count of previously uploaded documents. To erase all saved information, click Logout or Start Over either here or in the header. The application must be submitted on or before March 1st or the application will be considered for the next year.
Disclosure of your social security number is mandatory. It is required by section 196.011(1)(b), Florida Statutes. The social security number will be used to verify taxpayer identity and homestead exemption information submitted to property appraisers.
For questions, call (850) 651-7240 or 850-689-5900.

Exemption Year

Application Start

Details

County

Okaloosa County

Parcel Number

00-2S-22-0580-0026-0040

Homestead Address

82 DOLPHIN ST
DESTIN, FL 32541

Legal Descr

CRYSTAL BEACH S/D
LOT 4 BLK 26

Application Year and Type

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To qualify for homestead exemption, you MUST own and occupy your home as your primary residence and be a Florida Resident as of January 1st of the year for which you are applying.

Application Tax Year

This application is due to the Property Appraiser's Office on or before March 1st of the application year. Please provide a reason for the late submission.

Application Type

New

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Property Owners

Property Owners Selection

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Select Residing Owners

The following individuals are listed as owners of this property. Please select all owners who reside at this property as their primary residence.

Selected owners will become applicants for the homestead exemption.

Note: The first selected owner will become the Primary Applicant. Additional selected owners will become Co-Applicants. Do not select owners not residing on the property. You will be asked for addresses for non-resident owners as part of this application.

If you are married and applying for a homestead exemption, your spouse's information must be included as a co-applicant. If your spouse's name does not appear in the options below, please select the add applicant button to add their name.

MSM PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Important: At least one owner must be selected as residing at the property to qualify for homestead exemption.

Ownership & Improvements

If the applicant is determined to be a duplicate or a non-filer, please delete the record from the left side of the screen.
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Homestead

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Ownership

Deed Type

Warranty Deed

Date of Sale

01/26/2022

Book / Page

3601 / 4822

Instr Num

Date Recorded

01/26/2022

Is this a mobile home?
If yes, please ensure a Real Property Application
is completed with the Property Appraisal & Tax
Collectors Office.

Yes No

Is this property owned by a Trust?
If yes, please name of trust on the property deed

Yes No

You maybe required to submit more documentation to be eligible for any exemptions, please contact the Property Appraisers office.

Trust Documents

You can upload a copy of the trust or any additional documentation the property appraiser should examine.

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Improvements

Any part of property Leased/Rented?

Yes No

Improvement Type # of Units

Contact Information

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Homestead

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Contact

Name Mailing Address

Same as Homestead Address

Phone Email

Exemption History

Have you ever received the benefit of Homestead Exemption in Florida in the last 3 years?

Yes No

Year of Previous Homestead County of Previous Homestead Address of Previous Homestead

Additional Owners Address Info

Name and Address of Any Owners Not Residing on the Property

Applicants

Primary Applicant

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Name Social Security # Marital Status Please specify marital status

Phone Email Previous Address Current employer Date Moved Into This Property Date of Florida Residency Do you currently claim residency or homestead in another county or state?

Yes No

FL driver's license or ID card number and Issue Date

Date current or previous homestead was established and ended, if applicable

Florida vehicle Tag/Plate # Date of Birth

US Citizen

Yes No

Permanent Resident Card

Expiration Date

Resident Alien Card

Expiration Date

Florida Voter Registration # or County and Date (if not applicable put NOT REGISTERED)

School location of dependent children (if not applicable put NA) Proof of payment of utilities at homestead address

Yes No

Bank statement and checking account sent to homestead address

Yes No

Address on Last IRS Return Current Physical Address Do you or your spouse own additional residential properties in or out of Florida? (list all property addresses).

Yes No

Supporting Documents

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If supporting documents are required for your selected exemptions, please use the buttons labeled "Click To Select Files". You'll then find and select the files either on your computer or on a flash drive, external drive, cell device or memory card. If on a mobile device, you'll have the option to capture a photo. You'll then click the "Open" button which begins the uploading process. Uploadable file types are images (including jpeg, gif, and png) and PDF files.

You can choose to provide this additional documentation now, or continue the process and provide it later. We will still process your primary homestead exemption application without the documentation for additional exemptions.

Supporting documentation

Please provide any supporting documentation by uploading here.

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Age 65 and older with limited income (amount determined by ordinance)

Present ALL of the following: DR-501SC "Adjusted Gross Income", proof of age (birth certificate, drivers license, etc), and proof of income (W-2 forms or Statement of Income). See form DR-501SC for details. If you don't file a tax return, please upload your 1099's for Social Security, Retirement, Annuities, etc.

DR-501sc.pdf (DR-501SC Adjusted Gross Income)

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$5,000 Widow/Widower Exemption

Upload at least ONE of the following: Death Certificate or Obituary

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$5,000 Blind Exemption

Present at least ONE of the following: DR-416 "Physician's Certificate", or DR-416B "Optometrist Certificate" or Certificate from Veterans Affairs, or documentation from Social Security Administration

DR-416.pdf (Physician's Certification of Total and Permanent Disability)
DR-416b.pdf (DR-416B Blind Exemption)

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$5,000 Disability Exemption

DR-416.pdf (Physician's Certification of Total and Permanent Disability)
DR-416b.pdf (DR-416B Blind Exemption)

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Documents Uploaded: 0

Total & Permanent Disability Exemption -- Quadriplegics

Present ALL of the following: (2) DR-416 "Physician's Certification of Total and Permanent Disability"; and (1) DR-501A "Gross Income Statement"

DR-416.pdf (Physician's Certification of Total and Permanent Disability)
DR-501a.pdf (Statement of Gross Income)

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Total & Permanent Disability Exemption

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Over 65 combat-related Service Connected discount

Present ALL of the following: DR-501DV "Application for Homestead Tax Discount", and Certificate from Veterans Affairs, rating letter, and proof of age

DR-501dv.pdf (Application for Homestead Tax Discount)

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$5,000 Service Connected Exemption (or Surviving Spouse)

Certificate from US Veterans Affairs 10% or more Service Connect

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Exemption of Disabled Veteran Confined to wheelchair

Certificate from US Veterans Affairs

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T&P Service-connected for Veteran/ Surviving Spouse Service Connected Total & Permanent Disability

Certificate from US Veterans Affairs for 100% Service Connect

DR-501dv.pdf (Application for Homestead Tax Discount)

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Spouse of Service Connected T&P (killed in line of duty)

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Total & Permanent First Responder injured in the line of duty

Present ALL of the following: Letter from Social Security Administration stating total and permanent disabled; and (1) DR-416 "Physician's Certification of Total and Permanent Disability"; and a certificate from the organization that employed the first responder at the time of injury- along with accident/incident report verify of line of duty injury

DR-416.pdf (Physician's Certification of Total and Permanent Disability)

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Spouse of First Responder (killed in line of duty)

Present ALL of the following: copy of death certificate; obituary or news article; certificate from employing agency; accident/incident report verifying line of duty death

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No exemptions selected.

Portability Info

Eligibility Determination

I authorize this agency to obtain information to determine my eligibility for the exemptions applied for. I qualify for these exemptions under Florida Statues. I am a permanent resident of the State of Florida and I own and occupy the property above. I understand that under section 196.131(2), Florida Statues any person who knowingly and willfully gives false information to claim homestead exemption is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by imprisonment up to 1 year, a fine up to $5,000 or both. Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the forgoing application and the facts in it are true.

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I have read, understand, and accept the Property Owner Acknowledgements, Eligibility Determination, and Penalties described above.

Penalities

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Penalties

Click this link to view the Penalties information document.

The property appraiser has a duty to put a tax lien on your property if you received a homestead exemption during the past 10 years that you were not entitled to receive. The property appraiser will notify you that taxes with penalties and interest are due. You will have 30 days to pay before a lien is recorded. If this was not an error by the property appraiser, you will be subject to a penalty of 50 percent of the unpaid taxes and 15 percent interest each year (see ss. 196.011(10) and 196.161(1)(b), F.S.).

If you improperly receive a homestead exemption as a result of the property appraiser's clerical mistake or omission, you will not be assessed penalties or interest.

For tax years beginning in 2026, if you improperly receive an exemption as a result of the property appraiser's clerical mistake or omission, and you disclose the error to the property appraiser before you receive a notice of intent to record a lien, you will not be charged back taxes, penalties or interest. For special requirements for estates probated or administered outside Florida, see s. 196.161(1), F.S.

The information in this application will be given to the Department of Revenue. Under s. 196.121, F.S., the Department and property appraisers can give this information to any state where the applicant has resided. Social security numbers will remain confidential under s.193.114(5), F.S.

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I have read, understand, and accept the Property Owner Acknowledgements, Eligibility Determination, and Penalties described above.

Signature Date

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Total Applicants
Previous Parcel ID
Date sold or no longer used as your homestead
Applicants who owned and lived at the previous homestead
Owners of the previous homestead not moving to new homestead. If not applicable please enter NONE.


Did any of the owners stay in the previous homestead? Yes No

If you already have Homestead Exemption or have applied, there is no need to reapply.

Consequences of Homestead Fraud

Current Parcel you are applying exemption for

Homestead Qualifying Statements

Additional Exemptions, Qualifying Statements

May Not Qualify

Exemption Summary

Important Information

Important Information

Exemption Year

Application Start

Details

Application Year and Type

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Property Owners

Property Owners Selection

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Select Residing Owners

Ownership & Improvements

Homestead

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Ownership

Trust Documents

Improvements

Contact Information

Homestead

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Contact

Exemption History

Additional Owners Address Info

Applicants

Applicants

Primary Applicant

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Supporting Documents

Supporting Documents

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Supporting documentation

Age 65 and older with limited income (amount determined by ordinance)

$5,000 Widow/Widower Exemption

$5,000 Blind Exemption

$5,000 Disability Exemption

Total & Permanent Disability Exemption -- Quadriplegics

Total & Permanent Disability Exemption

Over 65 combat-related Service Connected discount

$5,000 Service Connected Exemption (or Surviving Spouse)

Exemption of Disabled Veteran Confined to wheelchair

T&P Service-connected for Veteran/ Surviving Spouse Service Connected Total & Permanent Disability

Spouse of Service Connected T&P (killed in line of duty)

Total & Permanent First Responder injured in the line of duty

Spouse of First Responder (killed in line of duty)

Portability Info

Portability | Transfer of Florida Homestead Assessment Difference

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Eligibility Determination

Eligibility Determination

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Penalities

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Penalties