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Homestead Exemption Required Documents

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

All applicants must submit a completed DR-501 with no less than four (4) forms of identification as listed below for each applicant. 


Required Identification: 

1. Social Security Card/Number ***REQUIRED*** Example of a Social Security Card

* By law, the social security number of the applicant and the applicant’s spouse must be provided; even if the spouse does not own or does not live on the property. 

2. Florida Driver’s License or ID ***REQUIRED*** Example of a Florida Drivers License

* Address must be homestead property location 

3. Permanent Resident Card ***Non-US Citizens*** Example of a Permanent Resident Card

* Non-citizens must provide a copy of their Permanent Residence Card (Green Card). 


 -AND- any two of the following forms of Florida Residency (see notes below): 

Florida Voter Registration ***PREFERRED*** 

Florida Vehicle Registration 

Proof of payment for utilities (Electric, Cable, Gas, Satellite TV, Land Line Phone) 

*We DO NOT accept Water Utility, DirecTV, Frontier Statements – OR – any statement that does not list a site/service address. Full page of statement IS REQUIRED

Formal declaration of domicile recorded in the public record 

School location for dependent children (Document must state student’s home address) 

Employment verification 

Bank statement 


NOTES: 

1.The documents provided by the applicant must have the following: 1) The name of the applicant or the name of the applicant’s spouse – AND – 

2.2) The address of the homestead property as the site/service address – AND – 

3.3) The document provided should be current. * If the supporting / required documents do not have this information, they are not considered valid. 

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5.If residence is a mobile home, proof of ownership of the mobile home is required. * Proof of ownership may include deed, mobile home title, or proof of RP sticker 


For additional information please contact our office by phone: 863-534-4777, email: paexemptions@polk-county.net, or visit polkpa.org.