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Appraiser's office extends office hours
Homestead exemption deadline March 1
Article published on Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 |
PINELLAS COUNTY - Permanent residents of Pinellas County may save approximately $500 or more off of property taxes if they file for a homestead exemption before the March 1 deadline.
Pinellas County Property Appraiser Jim Smith reminded permanent county residents who have purchased a home this year to apply for a Homestead Exemption before the March 1 deadline.
Smith also extended the appraiser's office hours. Offices will be open on Saturday, Feb. 11, 18 and 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Office locations are as follows.
North County
Northside Square, 29269 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater; 464-8780
Tyrone
Government Services Center, 1800 66th St. N., St. Petersburg; 582-7652
County Courthouse
315 Court St., second floor, Clearwater; 464-3294
Starkey Lakes Corporate Center
12955 Starkey Road, Suite 3900, Largo; 582-3160
South County
501 1st Ave N, Suite 519, St. Petersburg; 582-7760
Homestead Exemption is a $25,000 exemption from a property's assessed value and saves approximately $500 off property taxes. If a home had a homestead exemption at the time of purchase, that exemption will be removed on Dec. 31. As a result, it is necessary to apply for a new exemption in person.
"Homestead Exemption is more important than ever," Smith said in a press release. "The first year after the exemption is in effect, the Save Our Homes Amendment kicks in. That can save a homeowner hundreds, even thousands, of dollars in property taxes over the years."
Each individual owner must come to one of the Property Appraiser's offices to file. A married person, however, may file for their spouse, provided they bring their spouse's information, as well as their own. The following documents must be provided by each person filing:
- Florida Driver's License and Automobile Registration
- Voter's Registration
- Permanent Alien Registration Card and Declaration of Domicile (if applicable)
- A copy of your recorded deed or the notification card supplied by the Property Appraiser's Office, if available
- The social security numbers of all applicants and their spouses
When filing for a widow's or widower's exemption, please bring a death certificate or obituary notice; or when filing for a disability exemption, please bring proper certification of total and permanent disability.
For additional information call the Personal Exemption Division at 464-3294, visit a property appraiser's office or visit pao.co.pinellas.fl.us.
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Article published on Friday, Feb. 10, 2006
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