Homestead Form Mailing Instructions
YOU MUST OWN AND ESTABLISH YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE ON THE
PROPERTY PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2018 AND YOU MUST PROVIDE COPIES (front and
back) OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Florida Driver License or, if you do not drive, a Florida Identification Card or a declaration of
domicile recorded prior to January 1, 2018;
Florida Auto Registration, for vehicles owned or leased by you, or registered to your business;
Brevard County Voter Registration Card, if you are registered to vote.
Social Security Number (preferably your card or some other document with your number) Social
Security Number is required for the spouse of each applicant even if said spouse has no ownership
interest;
If not a U.S. citizen, a Resident Alien Card ("Green Card');
If property is in trust, a copy of the complete trust agreement or a recorded Memorandum of Trust;
A copy of your recorded deed or tax bill;
If dwelling is a manufactured home, bring registration or title to manufactured home.
If the taxpayer owns property in any other State or Country, a letter from the appropriate governmental
department verifying that the taxpayer does not receive benefits there that are based on permanent
residency..
Under Florida law, failure to file homestead exemption by March 1, 2018 constitutes a waiver of the exemption
privilege for the year.
If you purchased a new home after January 1, 2017 and you are a resident of Brevard County, you may qualify for a
savings on your 2018 tax bill by pre-filing for homestead exemption after March 1, 2017.
OTHER TYPES OF EXEMPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
Please complete, sign and date your Homestead Application, and mail to:
Brevard County Property Appraiser
Attn: Homestead Exemptions
P.O. Box 429
Titusville, Florida 32781
FOR YOUR PROTECTION
RETURN RECEIPT SERVICE FROM THE POST OFFICE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED,
and
To obtain an acknowledged copy of your original application, please include a stamped self-addressed
envelope. If you do not receive an acknowledged copy of your original application within a reasonable
amount of time, you should contact our office to determine if your original application was received.
Please contact the Brevard County Property Appraiser’s Office at :
(321) 264-6700 if you have any questions.