HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

All applicants must submit a completed DR-501 with no less than three (3) forms of identification as listed below for each applicant. 

Required Identification: 

1. Social Security Card/Number ***REQUIRED***

* 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***

* Address must be homestead property location 

3. Permanent Resident Card ***Non-US Citizens***

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

 -AND- any one 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 polkflpa.gov.