Miami-Dade County, FL · 2026

Miami-Dade County property tax exemptions

Verified August 2026 against official county pages — 5 sources linked below.

Homestead filing deadline March 1, 2027 March 1 of the tax year

Exemptions lower the value your taxes are figured on — for most homeowners they're the easiest money on this page. If you live in the home you own and haven't filed, start with the homestead exemption.

What you can claim in Miami-Dade County
ExemptionWhat it's worthDeadline
Homestead exemption Up to $50,000 off assessed value — $25,000 against all taxes, plus up to an inflation-adjusted $25,000 against non-school taxes on value above $50,000 March 1 of the tax year
Save Our Homes cap Caps annual assessed-value growth on your homestead at 3% or CPI, whichever is smaller; the accumulated savings can move with you to a new Florida home Automatic with homestead
Senior (65+) additional exemptions The county and many Miami-Dade cities add exemptions for homeowners 65+ with limited household income — the amount depends on your city March 1
Veteran & disability exemptions Florida's disabled-veteran, first-responder, and civilian disability exemptions all apply in Miami-Dade March 1

How to file

Homestead exemption: File Form DR-501 with the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser — applications are accepted online. You must have owned and lived in the home on January 1. · check your status

Save Our Homes cap: No separate filing. When moving within Florida, file the portability form (DR-501T) with your new homestead application.

Senior (65+) additional exemptions: Apply through the Property Appraiser; the office publishes a benefit table showing each city's senior exemption. · check your status

Veteran & disability exemptions: File with the Property Appraiser along with the required certification documents.

Already exempted and still think the bill is high? The next lever is the value itself: how to appeal your Miami-Dade County assessment.

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from an official page. Check them yourself: