DOR releases 2012 'Save Our Homes' Change
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Bradford County Property Appraiser Jimmy Alvarez has announced that the Annual Assessment
Change applicable to Save Our Homes properties has been officially released by the Florida
Department of Revenue. This is the rate that determines the annual increase in assessed value
of homestead properties that are capped under Save Our Homes when their assessed value is
less than their market value. For 2012 the rate is 3%. This is commonly referred to as "recapture". . . . more (pdf)
Time to File for New Exemptions
January 1st is the beginning of the period in which you must file applications for any property tax exemptions for which you may qualify. The various exemptions available are explained on our Exemptions page. If you have any questions about exemptions, please give us a call at 966-6216.
This is also the time to file for agricultural classification of property. If you are using your property primarily for a good faith commercial agricultural purpose, you should file an application for the agricultural classification.
The application period runs through March 1st.
Exemption and Agricultural Renewal Cards Mailed
Automatic renewal cards for exemptions and agricultural classification have been mailed recently. If you had an exemption or agricultural classification last year and no change has been made in your residency or mailing address, then you should receive an automatic renewal card.
If you receive a renewal card and you are still eligible for the exemption and/or classification, you don’t need to do anything. Just keep the card for your personal records.
If you receive a renewal card for any exemption or agricultural classification for which you are no longer eligible, it is your responsibility to notify us. You may notify us by calling 966-6216.
If you had an exemption or agricultural classification on your property last year and do not receive a renewal card from us by January 15th, you should contact us.
Homestead Exemption Eligibility
In order for you to claim a homestead exemption for next year, the property on which you claim the exemption must be in your name and you must have established it as your permanent residence as of January 1st.
