Florida Totally & Permanently Disabled Homeowner Exemption

Duval County Property Appraiser / Florida Dept. of Revenue

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Florida Totally & Permanently Disabled Homeowner Exemption is available to homeowners in Jacksonville, FL.

Homeowners who are paraplegic, hemiplegic, or totally and permanently disabled and must use a wheelchair for mobility, or who are legally blind, may be exempt from all property taxes on their homestead if their gross household income does not exceed $37,712 (2026 limit). This is separate from veteran exemptions and does not require military service. Apply at the Duval County Property Appraiser's office with documentation of disability.

Household gross income must not exceed $37,712 (2026); applies to wheelchair users, paraplegics, hemiplegics, and legally blind homeowners

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Covers paraplegic, hemiplegic, wheelchair-dependent, and legally blind homeowners
  • Household gross income must not exceed $37,712 for 2026
  • Full exemption from all ad valorem taxes on homestead property
  • Does not require military service, available to all qualifying disabled homeowners
  • Apply at Duval County Property Appraiser, 904-255-5900

How to Apply

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904-255-5900

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Annual, apply by March 1 each year

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Florida Totally & Permanently Disabled Homeowner Exemption in Jacksonville?

Florida Totally & Permanently Disabled Homeowner Exemption is open to homeowners in Jacksonville, FL. It prioritizes low-income households.

How do I apply for Florida Totally & Permanently Disabled Homeowner Exemption in Jacksonville, FL?

Apply directly with Duval County Property Appraiser / Florida Dept. of Revenue using the official program link on this page or call 904-255-5900. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Annual, apply by March 1 each year.

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