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Maintenance Alert:Due to scheduled maintenance on Thursday, June 20, specific online tools will be unavailable. Normal operations will resume on Friday, June 21. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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When buying real estate property, do not assume property taxes will remain the same. Any change in ownership may reset the assessed value of the property to full market value, which could result in higher property taxes. Please use ourTax Estimatorto approximate your new property taxes.

The Property Appraiser does not send tax bills and does not set or collect taxes. Please visit theTax Collector's websitedirectly for additional information.

The Homestead Exemption saves property owners thousands of dollars each year. Do not jeopardize your Homestead by renting your property.

Before buying real estate property, be aware that non-ad valorem assessments may have a significant impact on your property tax bill.

UPDATE: OUR OFFICES ARE NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

To better serve our community, our offices are open to the public with certain limitations due to COVID-19. Our main priority continues to be the safety and well-being of the public.

The Downtown Miami and the South Dade Government Center will be open to the public by appointment only. You may schedule a visit online today. Our regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or you may call us at 305-375-4712, if you have any questions that do not require an in-person visit.

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Property Search

The Property Search allows you to view detailed information for properties in Miami-Dade County.

Comparable Sales

The Comparable Sales Tool allows you to access and compare real estate sale information for properties in Miami-Dade County.

Tax Estimator

The Tax Estimator provides an approximate amount of taxes that may be due on a property.

Tax Comparison

The Tax Comparison allows you to view a property's tax information for the current and previous year and lists changes by taxing district.

Exemptions

Affordable Housing
Deployed Military Exemption
Disability Exemptions
Disabled First Responder
Homestead Exemption
Institutional Exemptions
Senior Citizen Exemption
Tangible Personal Property Exemptions
Widow or Widower Exemption

Assessment Reductions

Granny Flat Assessment Reduction
Non-Homestead Cap
Portability Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference
Save Our Homes

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Hurricane Irma

As we continue our recovery and cleanup efforts, please visit the Emergency website for the latest information on openings and closings in Miami-Dade County.

Senior Exemption Resources

Applying for Exemptions
Household Income Requirements
The Law providing an additional Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens

Senior Citizen Documents

Senior Citizen Exemption Application DR-501
Senior Citizen Exemption Savings Table

Senior Exemption Information

Senior Exemption Application
Qualifying, Renewing or Canceling the Senior Exemption

The Senior Exemption is an additional property tax benefit available to home owners who meet the following criteria:

The property must qualify for a homestead exemption
At least one homeowner must be 65 years old as of January 1
Total ‘Household Adjusted Gross Income’ for everyone who lives on the property cannot exceed statutory limits.

Valuation and Income Rates

This exemption benefit is a “Local Option” which means county and city governments (excluding school board) can decide whether or not to implement. See whichlocal governments have adopted the exemption.

To apply, please complete the following form:

DR-501SC

Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption

The Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption is an additional homestead exemption that provides a local option for county and city governments (excluding school board) to eliminate their ad valorem portion of the tax bill to qualifying low-income seniors. Homeowners who meet the following requirements are eligible:

The property must qualify for a homestead exemption
At least one homeowner must be 65 years old as of January 1
Total ‘Household Adjusted Gross Income’ for everyone who lives on the property cannot exceed statutory limits.
- Valuation and Income Rates
Have lived in the home for at least 25 years
Own a home with a market value of less than $250,000

See whichlocal governments have adopted the Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption

To apply, please complete both of the following forms:

DR-501
DR-501SC

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Exemptions & Benefits

Deployed Military
Disability Exemptions
Homestead
Institutional
Senior Citizens

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