Do I have to file a Pennsylvania homestead application by March 1? Usually, yes, if your home is outside Philadelphia and you want the Pennsylvania school-tax homestead or farmstead exclusion. The state says the application is filed with the county assessment office, not with a private company and not usually with the tax collector. The … Read more
Do I need to file again this year? Usually, no. In many states and counties, once your homestead exemption is approved, it keeps renewing as long as the home is still your primary residence and nothing important has changed. But do not assume that rule applies everywhere. Some states require an annual homestead application. Some … Read more
Yes, Florida has homestead portability. It lets some homeowners move part or all of their Florida Save Our Homes assessment difference from an old Florida homestead to a new Florida homestead. Portability is not automatic. You usually need to apply for homestead exemption on the new home and file the Florida DR-501T portability form with … Read more