Click here for the Homestead Tax Deferral Application

To qualify for a tax deferral, the following conditions apply:

• The property must qualify for the Homestead Exemption. Find out more at the Property Appraiser's website
• The amount of primary mortgage on the property cannot exceed 70% of the assessed value of the Homestead.
• The application must be submitted by January 31st .
• The deferral is an application for the current tax period.
• Tax deferral postpones payment of taxes.
• The tax deferral becomes a first lien on the property.
• Proof of fire and extended coverage insurance in the amounts which is in excess of the sum of all outstanding liens, deferred taxes, non-ad valorem assessments and interest with a loss payable clause to the county tax collector.
• All deferred taxes plus interest are due and payable with any change in use, ownership, or failure to maintain insurance on the property.

For a partial deferral, the following conditions apply:

• Persons under the age of 65 may defer the portion of their property tax that is more than 5% of the adjusted gross income of all members of the household.
• Persons 65 years of age or older may defer the portion of their property tax that is more than 3% of the adjusted gross income of all members of the household.

For a full deferral, the following conditions apply:

• Persons under the age of 65 must have household income less than $10,000.
• Persons 65 years of age or older must have household income less than $20,000.

For more information, please contact our office at (561) 355-2266.