Homestead Exemption

Jacksonville lawmaker pushes bigger Homestead exemption — but with a catch

Raymon Troncoso

State Sen. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg and state Rep. Jason Fischer of Mandarin, both Republicans, pledged their "commitment to economic freedom." But their proposal also would stop voters from deciding on future changes.

First Coast

Duval Cracks Down On Homestead Exemption Fraud, Identifying Some 2,800 Accounts

Abukar Adan

The Duval County Property Appraiser is cracking down on homestead exemption fraud. Homeowners in Florida can claim a deduction of up to $50,000 on their…

First Coast Connect

5/10/2017: Comey Firing; Homestead Exemption; Mary Wilson; Valerie Bowman

Kevin Meerschaert

Wednesday on “First Coast Connect,” we discussed the fallout from the firing of FBI Director James Comey with international experts Ambassador Nancy…

First Coast

Jacksonville Council Votes Against Increasing Homestead Exemption, Says City Could Lose $36 Million

Lindsey Kilbride

The Florida Legislature is considering allowing voters to decide if they want an additional property tax break by increasing the homestead exemption.The…

Community

Jacksonville Considers Outside Help To Fight Homestead-Exemption Fraud

Lindsey Kilbride

The Duval Property Appraiser is asking for help cracking down on homestead-exemption fraud. Homeowners can claim the exemption for their primary…

Community

Duval Property Appraiser Warns Against Homestead-Exemption Fraud

Lindsey Kilbride

Jacksonville homeowners will soon receive postcards alerting them their property-tax homestead exemptions are being renewed. Homeowners in Florida can…