Properties currently receiving the Agricultural Classification benefit will not have to file a new application unless ownership has changed; however, parcels not under the classification will be required to file an application with the Polk County Property Appraiser office prior to the statutory date of March 1 Statute 193.461 (3) (a).
If the application is submitted between March 2 and the VAB deadline, the application is considered a Late File Application. Therefore, a Good Cause Statement must be submitted explaining the reason why the application is late.
 | Please review the Agricultural Classification Guidelines |
FILE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AND OTHER PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR 2024
Marsha Faux, Polk County Property Appraiser, urges new homeowners to file for Homestead Exemption for the 2024 tax year on or before the deadline. The deadline to file is Friday, March 1st, 2024. You must have purchased and moved into your home on or before January 1, 2024.
If you had a previous homestead in Florida, you may be eligible for portability - the transfer of some or all of your old homestead's "Save Our Homes" benefit (the difference between your market and assessed values due to the annual cap on increases).
If you miss the March 1st 2024 deadline, you will have the opportunity to submit a late file application between March 2 and the VAB deadline.
Please note a late file application will not receive a certified denial. Applicants that provide a valid email will receive a courtesy status change email once their application(s) are processed.
2025 PRE-FILE APPLICATIONS ARE FOR HOMES PURCHASED AFTER JANUARY 1ST 2024 AND THE DEADLINE IS MARCH 3rd 2025
Please take into consideration our offices are extremely busy with the approaching deadline of March 1st, 2024, and 2025 applicants may want to postpone applying in person until after March 1st, 2024. However, once our website reflects the ownership is in your name, you can apply anytime for Homestead, Portability, Senior (Age 65 and older), Widow/Widower, Disability, and Disabled Veteran Exemptions.
Please view the Help File for online filing instructions.
 | Homestead Exemption Required Documents | Do You Qualify for Additional Exemptions? |
Florida Statute 193.052 requires that all Tangible Personal Property be reported each year to the Property Appraiser's Office. The deadline to file is April 1st*. If you do not file a return or extension by the deadline, you will not qualify for the $25,000 Tangible Personal Property Exemption.
Please see Extension for Filing Tangible Personal Property Returns notice from the Florida Department of Revenue.
 | Please view the Help File For online filing instructions. |
