If you own your home in Jacksonville and live in it full time, the Duval County Property Appraiser is where you claim your homestead exemption , and it doesn’t cost anything to file [1]. Applications for 2027 are open now [2]. This guide covers the local side: how to file in Duval County and the extra exemptions Jacksonville offers. For the statewide amounts, Save Our Homes and portability, see BestFlorida’s Florida homestead exemption guide.
At a glance
- Where to file
- Duval County Property Appraiser, online at homestead.coj.net [1]
- Who qualifies
- You own the home and it's your permanent residence on January 1 [1]
- Deadline
- March 1; late filing until 25 days after TRIM notices are mailed [1]
- Senior exemption
- Up to $50,000 off county and city taxes, 65+ with income up to $38,686 (2026) [3]
- Renewal
- Automatic each January 1 [1]
- Questions
- (904) 255-5900, pacustserv@coj.net [1]
How to file in Duval County
- Make the home your permanent residence by January 1 of the year you’re claiming [1].
- Gather proof of residency for every owner who applies [4]:
- your recorded deed or a tax bill;
- a Florida driver’s license or ID card showing the home’s address, with its number and issue date;
- your vehicle registration at the home’s address, with the tag number and issue date;
- if you’re not a citizen, a clear copy of your Permanent Resident Alien Card.
- Have Social Security numbers ready for each applicant and their spouse, even a spouse who doesn’t own or live in the home [4]. Property in a trust needs a copy of the full trust agreement [4].
- Apply online at homestead.coj.net [1]. To file on paper, call (904) 255-5900 or email pacustserv@coj.net for the forms, then hand-deliver or mail them to 231 E. Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, fax them to (904) 255-7963, or email them [1].
Deadline. File by March 1. If you miss it, the Property Appraiser still accepts late applications up to 25 days after the Notices of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM notices) are mailed in mid-August [1]. In 2026, the deadline to petition the Value Adjustment Board over a TRIM notice was September 8 [5].
Moving from another Florida homestead? Portability, which moves some of your Save Our Homes savings to the new home, needs its own application, due by the same March 1 deadline [1].
After that, it renews itself. Exemptions renew each January 1 if nothing about the ownership or use has changed. A renewal card arrives in January [1].
What homestead does to a Jacksonville bill
Florida’s exemption has two parts [1]:
- $25,000 off the assessed value for every tax on the bill, school taxes included.
- A second exemption on assessed value above $50,000, which doesn’t apply to school taxes. Its amount is adjusted each year; BestFlorida’s guide has the current figure.
The bigger, longer-lasting savings often come from Save Our Homes, which caps how much your assessed value can rise each year. For 2026 the cap was 2.7%, while non-homestead property is capped at 10% [5]. Statewide amounts, and the Amendment 3 changes on the November 2026 ballot, are in BestFlorida’s Florida homestead exemption guide.
Jacksonville’s senior exemptions
Duval County offers two extra exemptions for homeowners 65 or older on January 1 with limited household income [3].
| Exemption | What it takes off | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Limited-income senior | Up to $50,000, on county and municipal taxes only | Homestead, age 65+ on Jan. 1, household income up to $38,686 (2026) |
| Long-term resident senior (since 2014) | The City of Jacksonville's share of the tax, up to the home's assessed value | Same age and income limit, plus 25 years living in the home without a break and a just value under $250,000 |
To apply, file both the Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions Application (Duval 501) and the Statement of Income (DR501sc), by the March 1 deadline [3]. If you already have the $50,000 exemption and qualify for the long-term resident one, you need a new application to get it [3]. Call (904) 255-5900 or email pacustserv@coj.net for the forms [3].
Veterans, surviving spouses and people with disabilities
| Exemption | Amount | What to bring the first time |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran with a service-connected total and permanent disability | The whole homestead (less any part used for business) | Proof of the disability, such as a VA letter |
| Disabled veteran, at least 10% | $5,000 | A U.S. government or VA certificate |
| Veteran 65+ with a combat-related disability | A discount on homestead taxes equal to the VA disability percentage | Form DR 501dv, proof of age, VA letter, proof the disability is combat-related, proof of honorable discharge |
| Totally and permanently disabled (quadriplegic; some paraplegic, hemiplegic, wheelchair-dependent or legally blind people) | Income-based exemption; household income up to $37,712 (2026) | Ask the Property Appraiser for the forms |
| Totally and permanently disabled | $5,000 | A Florida physician or VA certificate |
| Blind | $5,000 | A certificate from the Division of Blind Services or the VA |
| Widow or widower | $5,000 | A death certificate; ends if you remarry |
The disabled veterans’ discount has the same March 1 deadline, with late applications accepted through early September if you explain the delay [6]. An unremarried surviving spouse may also qualify for the $5,000 disabled veteran exemption [6]. The $5,000 widow and widower exemption ends if you remarry, and first-time filers need a death certificate [7].
If something on your notice looks wrong
The Property Appraiser sets your value and applies your exemptions; the Tax Collector only collects the bill. If your exemption is missing, call the Property Appraiser at (904) 255-5900, weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. [5]. For when and how to pay, see our Jacksonville property tax due date guide, and for what each taxing authority charges, see Jacksonville property tax rates.
Sources
- Duval County Property Appraiser: Exemptions
- Duval County Property Appraiser (home page: File Online for a 2027 Homestead Exemption)
- Duval County Property Appraiser: Senior Citizen Homestead Exemptions
- Duval County Property Appraiser: Required Documentation for Homestead Exemption Application
- Duval County Property Appraiser: 2026 Truth in Millage Annual Newsletter
- Duval County Property Appraiser: Disabled Veterans Exemption
- Duval County Property Appraiser: Other Exemptions
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How do I file for homestead exemption in Jacksonville?
Apply with the Duval County Property Appraiser, online at homestead.coj.net, or on paper by mail, fax, email or in person at 231 E. Forsyth Street. You must own the home and live in it as your permanent residence on January 1. Filing is free.
What is the deadline for homestead exemption in Duval County?
March 1. The Property Appraiser accepts late applications until 25 days after the Notices of Proposed Property Taxes are mailed in mid-August, which usually means early September.
Does Jacksonville have a senior exemption?
Yes. Homeowners 65 or older with household income of $38,686 or less (2026 limit) can get up to $50,000 off county and city taxes. Those who have lived in a home with a just value under $250,000 for at least 25 years can instead have the City of Jacksonville's share of the tax exempted entirely. Both need a yearly income statement.
Do I have to reapply for homestead every year in Duval County?
No. Exemptions renew automatically each January 1 if nothing has changed. The Property Appraiser mails a renewal card in January; return it only if you no longer qualify.