Homestead exemption
Who may qualify
Qualifying property owners who make the home their permanent residence by January 1.
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Broward County property tax due dates 2026
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Annual real estate taxes become payable: (statutory)
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Installment timeline
- Annual real estate taxes become payable
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Assessment notice
Annual Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM) in August.Official source. Verified .
Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.
How to pay
Fees
e-check: no fee. Credit cards incur a fee; confirm it with the payment provider.
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Late payments and penalties
Delinquent real property taxes bear 18% annual interest until a tax certificate is sold; minimum interest is 3% if paid before the certificate sale.
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Published rate: 18% percent per year before tax certificate sale
Assessment appeals
For valuation disputes, file by the 25th day after the property appraiser mails the assessment notice.
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Where to file
Clerk of the county value adjustment board (VAB).
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Exemptions
Disabled veteran homestead exemption
Who may qualify
Florida-resident veterans honorably discharged with a service-related total and permanent disability may qualify for a total homestead exemption.
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Blind or totally and permanently disabled resident exemption
Who may qualify
Florida residents who are blind or totally and permanently disabled may qualify for the $5,000 exemption.
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County offices
Broward County Tax Collector
collector
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Marty Kiar
assessor
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County notes
If the original notice is mailed late, delinquency begins on April 1 or after 60 days from mailing, whichever is later.
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File the homestead application with the county property appraiser by March 1 of the tax year.
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Additional senior homestead benefits depend on local adoption and eligibility; check availability with the property appraiser.
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Common questions
When is property tax due in Broward County?
Annual real estate taxes become payable: November 1, 2026 (statutory).
Where can I pay Broward County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://broward.county-taxes.com/. e-check, Credit card
What happens if my Broward County payment is late?
Delinquent real property taxes bear 18% annual interest until a tax certificate is sold; minimum interest is 3% if paid before the certificate sale.
Sources and verification
https://bcpa.net/trim.asp
Your TRIM Notice will reflect our office’s ASSESSMENT of your property as of January 1, 2026, as required by Florida law.
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https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/197.333
All taxes shall be due and payable on November 1 of each year or as soon thereafter as the certified tax roll is received by the tax collector.
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https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/197.333
Taxes shall become delinquent on April 1 following the year in which they are assessed or immediately after 60 days have expired from the mailing of the original tax notice, whichever is later.
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https://floridarevenue.com/property/Documents/pt113.pdf
To apply for the homestead exemption, you must complete and submit Form DR-501 to your county property appraiser by March 1 of the tax year.
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https://floridarevenue.com/property/Documents/pt110.pdf
You should check with your property appraiser to find out if an additional homestead exemption is available.
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https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/197.172
Real property taxes shall bear interest at the rate of 18 percent per year from the date of delinquency until a certificate is sold, except that the minimum charge for delinquent taxes paid prior to the sale of a tax certificate shall be 3 percent.
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https://floridarevenue.com/property/Documents/pt107.pdf
The property appraiser sends an annual Notice of Proposed Property Taxes in August to each property owner.
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https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/194.011
The petition may be filed, as to valuation issues, at any time during the taxable year on or before the 25th day following the mailing of notice by the property appraiser as provided in subsection (1).
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https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/194.011
The completed petition shall be filed with the clerk of the value adjustment board of the county, who shall acknowledge receipt thereof and promptly furnish a copy thereof to the property appraiser.
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https://bcpa.net/trim.asp
the VAB's special petition website at: https://bcvab.broward.org/axiaweb2026
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https://floridarevenue.com/property/Documents/pt113.pdf
If a person purchases a property and makes it his or her permanent residence by January 1 and files the homestead exemption application with the county property appraiser’s office, he or she may be eligible to receive the homestead exemption for that tax year.
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https://floridarevenue.com/property/Documents/pt109.pdf
Veterans who are Florida residents and were honorably discharged with a service-related total and permanent disability may be eligible for a total exemption from ad valorem taxes on property they own and use as their homesteads.
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https://floridarevenue.com/property/Documents/pt111.pdf
Property to the value of $5,000 of every widow, widower, blind person, or totally and permanently disabled person who is a bona fide resident of this state is exempt from taxation
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https://www.broward.org/RecordsTaxesTreasury/TaxesFees/Documents/SampleTaxNotice.pdf
Visit broward.county-taxes.com for online payment by e-check (no fee) or credit card (fee).
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https://www.broward.org/RecordsTaxesTreasury/TaxesFees/Documents/SampleTaxNotice.pdf
Contact the office of the TAX COLLECTOR at 954-357-4829
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Estimate a bill and check your assessment
Census survey estimates, 2020–2024. These county medians describe a survey population; they do not establish your home’s correct assessment.
- Median home value
- $414,600
- Median annual taxes paid
- $3,890
- Estimated effective rate
- 0.94%
Census home values, Census taxes paid. Last verified 2026-10-24. Rate = median taxes ÷ median home value. Displayed rates are rounded; calculations use the unrounded ratio.
Appeal timing and filing
For valuation disputes, file by the 25th day after the property appraiser mails the assessment notice.
How to file: Clerk of the county value adjustment board (VAB).
State guidance: File a Value Adjustment Board petition with the VAB clerk in the county where the property is located.
Official appeal information and filing instructions
Appeal sources and verification
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No savings are promised. Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Estimate methodology and limitations.
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