Florida Disabled Veteran Total & Permanent Property Tax Exemption

Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser

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About This Program

Florida Disabled Veteran Total & Permanent Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Miami, FL.

Veterans who are Florida permanent residents, honorably discharged, and certified by the VA as having a total and permanent service-connected disability are fully exempt from all ad valorem taxes on their homesteaded property. This exemption survives to a surviving spouse if the spouse maintains homestead and does not remarry. Application requires VA letter confirming total and permanent disability status.

Total exemption, no property taxes owed on homesteaded property. Surviving spouse retains the exemption. Must apply by March 1 with VA certification letter.

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

  • 100% property tax exemption for veterans with total & permanent service-connected disability
  • Must be honorably discharged Florida permanent resident
  • Surviving spouse retains the exemption (cannot remarry)
  • Requires VA certification of total and permanent disability
  • Apply by March 1 at Miami-Dade Property Appraiser: 305-375-4712

How to Apply

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305-375-4712

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
  • 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.
  • Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
  • 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).
  • 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: March 1 annually

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Florida Disabled Veteran Total & Permanent Property Tax Exemption provide in Miami, FL?

100% property tax exemption on homesteaded property.

Who qualifies for Florida Disabled Veteran Total & Permanent Property Tax Exemption in Miami?

Florida Disabled Veteran Total & Permanent Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Miami, FL. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for Florida Disabled Veteran Total & Permanent Property Tax Exemption in Miami, FL?

Apply directly with Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser using the official program link on this page or call 305-375-4712. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: March 1 annually.

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