Orange County, FL · 2026
Orange County property tax exemptions
✓ Verified August 2026 against official county pages — 2 sources linked below.
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.
| Exemption | What it's worth | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 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; portable to your next Florida homestead | Automatic with homestead |
| Senior (65+) additional exemption | Local-option exemption for lower-income homeowners 65+ — availability and amount depend on your city | March 1 |
| Veteran & disability exemptions | Florida's disabled-veteran, first-responder, and civilian disability exemptions all apply in Orange County | March 1 |
How to file
Homestead exemption: File with the Orange County Property Appraiser — online filing is available. You must have owned and lived in the home on January 1. · check your status
Save Our Homes cap: No separate filing; file the portability form (DR-501T) when you move.
Senior (65+) additional exemption: Apply through the Property Appraiser; the office can tell you what your city offers.
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 Orange County assessment.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from an official page. Check them yourself:
- Orange County Comptroller — VAB FAQ (2026 deadline) — checked 2026-08-12
- Florida DOR — Property Tax Information for Taxpayers — checked 2026-08-12