The Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office offers eligible permanent residents property tax relief in the form of a standard exemption of up to $50,000. Seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities receive additional benefits. The deadline to apply for the exemption for the current year is March 1st and cannot be extended.
Key Exemptions & Savings
- Homestead Exemption: Reduces the assessed value of your primary residence by up to $50,000. To qualify, you must own the property and reside there permanently as of January 1st of the application year.
- Low-Income Senior Exemption: Property owners aged 65 or older who meet established income limits receive an additional exemption of up to $25,000 applicable to the county millage rate.
- Veterans & Disability Exemptions: Various exemptions are available for veterans with service-connected disabilities, surviving spouses of veterans or first responders, and civilians with total and permanent disabilities.
- Portability: You can transfer the assessment difference accrued under the “Save Our Homes” program from your previous Florida primary residence to your new residence.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by mail, in person, or online. To submit an application or check its status, visit the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s official e-filing portal.
- Social Security Number
- Florida driver’s license or ID card
- Florida vehicle registration showing your Manatee County address
- Manatee County voter registration or proof of residency
More detailed information and printable forms can be found on the “Exemptions and Save Our Homes Program” page of the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s website.
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The Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office—an agency independent of the Property Department—grants property tax exemptions for primary residences, as well as other exemptions for real and personal property. For questions regarding exemptions, including their impact on assessed value, or to apply for them, please visit the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s website or contact the office directly at +1 941-748-8208.