The deadline to file an application for exemption is March 1st. Under Florida law, failure to file for any exemption by March 1st constitutes a waiver of the exemption privilege for the year.

Regular filing is January 2nd - March 1st.
Pre-filing for the coming year is March 2nd - December 31st.

 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION?

If applying by mail, you must submit a copy of the following documents:

1. Your recorded deed or tax bill.
2. All owners residing on the property and making application for the exemption must provide the following information:
   
   If you drive, a FLORIDA Driver's License and one of the following,
   
   • Florida Vehicle Registration
   • Florida Voter Registration Card
   • Recorded Orange County Declaration of Domicile (affidavit of
     residency obtained through the Orange County Comptroller's Office)
     

   If you do not drive, any two of the following,

   • Florida Identification Card
   • Florida Vehicle Registration
   • Florida Voter Registration Card
   • Recorded Orange County Declaration of Domicile (affidavit of
     residency obtained through the Orange County Comptroller's Office)
3. Social Security numbers are required for all owners making application and their spouses, even if the spouse does not own and/or reside on the property. Preferably your card or some other document with your number.
4. If you are not a United States citizen, your Permanent Residence (green) Card (front and back).

SPECIAL NOTES:

If title to the property on which you are applying is held in a trust, a copy of the entire trust agreement must also be submitted.  If you are filing on a mobile home, proof of ownership is required for both the mobile home and the property. A "Real Property" application must also be completed. Please contact Customer Service for this form.

ORANGE COUNTY

Our office mails preprinted applications to all new homeowners approximately 6-8 weeks after their deed is recorded in the county records. You may also contact Customer and request an application by mail or download the form. Please read all instructions carefully before completing and submitting the application.

By mail - be sure to fill out the application COMPLETELY, sign and enclose copies of the required documentation and mail it to our Exemption Department.

Online - You can now file for your homestead exemption online. WWW.OCPAFL.ORG

In person - bring copies of the required documentation to our Exemption Department or visit additional locations during the months of January and February.  

Please Note:  Your application is not complete until you receive a receipt back from the Property Appraiser's Office. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing.  

Applications may be submitted by mail , online or in person at our main office:

Bill Donegan, CFA Orange County Property Appraiser Attn: Exemption Department 200 S. Orange Avenue Suite 1700 Orlando, FL. 32801

Our office is located in the SunTrust Tower at the corner of Church St and Orange Ave. We are open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

OR

You may submit an application in person while visiting your favorite shops in the mall! OCPA will be accepting applications at the following malls beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2007 and ending Thursday, March 1, 2007.  The hours of operation are from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Mall	Location inside mall:
Florida Mall (Sand Lake at South Orange Blossom Trail) 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Florida	Near Nordstroms
Orlando Fashion Square Mall (East Colonial Drive at Maguire Blvd.) 3201 E. Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida	Near JC Penney

 OTHER FLORIDA COUNTIES: 

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