Notice of Homestead and Related Property Tax Exemptions

With the passage of Amendment 3:

  • Increase the homestead tax exemption for non-school district property taxes to $150,000 in 2027
  • $250,000 in 2028
  • The amount indexed to CPI starting in 2029
  • Persons who are not Florida residents on December 31, 2026, will receive the existing homestead exemption upon qualyfing for a homestead exemption, with the increased homestead exemption beginning with the fifth year of exemption.

The Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office is taking proactive steps to ensure property owners meet Florida residency requirements as of December 31, 2026. Below is a list of documents we require property owners to provide when submitting their Original Application for Homestead and Related Exemptions, Form DR-501, to our office on or before March 1st.

Requirement 1: Florida Driver License or Florida Identification Card
Requirement 2: A Florida License Tag / Registration on Any Motor Vehicle
 
Manatee County Tax Collector
Multiple Locations
Phone: 941.741.4800
Note: All in-person services require an appointment.
 
Requirement 3: Voter Registration (if applicable)
 
Manatee County Supervisor of Elections
600 301 Blvd W, Ste 108
Bradenton FL 34205
Phone: 941.741.3823
Note: You may register to vote in-person or by mail if you are not able to obtain a Florida Driver License or a Florida ID Card on or before December 31, 2026.

If you have difficulty obtaining Requirement 1, 2, or 3 by December 31, 2026, you should formally document your Florida residency by filing a Declaration of Domicile with the Manatee County Clerk of Court.

Manatee County Clerk of Court
1115 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton FL 34205
Phone: 941.749.1800
Website: https://www.manateeclerk.com
Note: You must submit a copy of the recorded Declaration of Domicile to the Manatee County Property Appraiser.

Important: Submitting a Declaration of Domicile does not remove the Applicants’ responsibility to provide copies of the following documents:

  • A valid Florida driver’s license or Florida ID card showing your permanent residence address
  • A Florida vehicle license plate/registration showing your permanent residence address
  • Your Manatee County, Florida voter registration number (if registered)
  • Any additional documents requested by our office in the “Application Hold Notice”
Easy Document Submission! Conveniently upload any required supporting documents for your Homestead Exemption Application directly through our Document Upload page. It’s quick, easy, and secure!

My staff is dedicated to providing excellent customer service, and we look forward to helping you throughout the homestead application process.

Sincerely,