Hey there, folks! My family's from Seminole County, FL and I'm looking at possibly going into the military after HS. Are there any property tax exemptions for deployed military in Seminole County? Thanks in advance!
Hello!
Seminole County indeed has a property tax exemption system in place for military service members who're deployed outside the United States. If you check the Seminole County property appraiser's website, you'll find that you could potentially qualify for a property tax exemption based on the number of days you spent overseas.
The exemption is calculated based on the percentage of the year that you are deployed outside of the United States. For example, if you are deployed for 180 days in a given year, you would be exempt from paying 50% of your property taxes for that year (since 180 days is approximately 50% of the year). You have to apply for the exemption each year that you are deployed.
Lastly, to qualify for this exemption, the property has to be your homestead, or primary residence.
Keep in mind, though, that each military service member's situation is unique, so it's a good idea to speak with a property tax or legal professional, or your base's legal office, to fully understand the benefits available to you.
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