Broward County, FL: homestead & property-tax exemptions
How to claim property-tax exemptions in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale area): who qualifies, the deadline, where to file, documents, re-filing and appeals.
Exemptions available
- Homestead and other exemptions are filed with BCPA. For state-level exemption types and amounts, see the Florida page. [1][2]
Statewide exemption details: Florida guide.
Who qualifies
- Legal Florida residents are eligible for a homestead exemption on their home. Only one homestead exemption is allowed; you can't have one elsewhere (you or your spouse). [1]
Deadline
- For 2027, the timely filing period is March 3, 2026 through March 1, 2027. The absolute late-filing deadline for 2027 is September 20, 2027. [1]
- For 2028, the timely filing period is March 2, 2027 through March 1, 2028, and the late-filing deadline is September 18, 2028. [1]
Where and how to file
- Online through BCPA's online Homestead application. BCPA also lists the items to bring when you file. [1]
Documents needed
- A Florida driver's license (or, for non-drivers only, a Florida ID card) is required. You must surrender any out-of-state regular driver's license. [1]
- Also either a Florida voter registration or a power or water utility bill (BCPA lists details). [1]
- A deed or co-op lease isn't needed if it's already recorded in Broward's Official Records. If the property is in a trust, a notarized certificate of trust or a complete copy of the trust. [1]
- Non-U.S. citizens: proof of permanent residency, asylum/parolee or other PRUCOL status, or proof you are the parent of a U.S.-citizen minor child who lives with you. [1]
Do you need to re-file?
- Florida rule: the property appraiser mails an annual renewal, or the county may waive annual applications. You must refile if ownership or use changes. [3]
Appeal deadline
- Florida rule: VAB petitions on value are due within 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed. Exemption denials: within 30 days of the denial notice. [4]
Not verified yet
- Broward's local-option senior exemptions (which cities or the county have adopted them).
Population: 2,037,472 (July 1, 2024 estimate) [5]
Other Florida counties
Sources
- Broward County Property Appraiser: Filing for Homestead and Other Exemptions Last checked 2026-10-21
- Florida Dept. of Revenue: Property Tax Exemptions and Additional Benefits Last checked 2026-10-21
- Florida Statutes s. 196.011 (Florida Senate, 2025) Last checked 2026-10-21
- Florida DOR PT-101: Petitions to the Value Adjustment Board (PDF, R. 8/25) Last checked 2026-10-21
- U.S. Census Bureau, county population estimates 2020-2024 (co-est2024-alldata.csv) Last checked 2026-10-21