Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB 272 — Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older; Expanding the homestead exemption for persons 65 years and older to include a total exemption of homestead property from ad valorem taxation, other than for school district levies, for certain persons whose household income does not exceed a certain amount; authorizing the Department of Revenue to adopt emergency rules, etc.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the homestead exemption for persons aged 65 and older to include a total exemption from ad valorem taxation for those with higher household income limits.

  • Section 196.075

    $20,000 → $350,000

    Increases the household income limit from $20,000 to $350,000 for eligibility for the homestead exemption.

  • Section 196.075

    the amount of the assessed value of the property → a homestead exemption equal to the assessed value of the property

    Changes the wording to clarify that eligible homeowners can receive an exemption equal to the full assessed value of their property.

  • Section 196.075

    less than $250,000, as determined in the first tax year that the owner applies and is eligible for the exemption, and who has maintained thereon the permanent residence of the owner for at least 5 → less than $250,000, and who has maintained thereon the permanent residence of the owner for at least 25

    Extends the requirement for maintaining a permanent residence from 5 to 25 years to qualify for the exemption.

  • Section 196.075

    the income limitation prescribed in paragraph (a), as calculated in subsection (3) → income limitation prescribed in paragraph (a)

    Removes the reference to the calculation method for the income limitation, likely to simplify application.

  • Section 196.075

    must must require by rule that the filing of the statement be supported → shall require by rule that the filing of the statement be supported

    Clarifies the requirement for supporting documentation to file for the homestead exemption.

  • Section 196.075

    The taxpayer must notify the property appraiser by May 1 if his or her household income exceeds the most recent adjusted income limitation. → The taxpayer must notify the property appraiser by May 1 if his or her household income exceeds the most recent adjusted income limitation, and the property appraiser may conduct random audits of the taxpayers’ sworn statements to ensure the accuracy of the household income reported.

    Increases the oversight capability of the property appraiser regarding income verification.

  • Section 196.082

    the exemption under s. 196.075 shall receive a discount from the amount of the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on homestead property that the veteran owns and resides in if: → for the exemption under s. 196.075 shall receive a discount from the amount of the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on homestead property that the veteran owns and resides in if:

    Clarifies the eligibility criteria for the discount for disabled veterans.

Action History

  1. Died in Finance and Tax

  2. Introduced

  3. Referred to Finance and Tax; Appropriations; Rules

  4. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 272 do?
Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older; Expanding the homestead exemption for persons 65 years and older to include a total exemption of homestead property from ad valorem taxation, other than for school district levies, for certain persons whose household income does not exceed a certain amount; authorizing the Department of Revenue to adopt emergency rules, etc.
Who sponsors SB 272?
SB 272 is sponsored by Bernard, Mack (Democrat) and Sharief, Barbara (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 272?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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