Senior Property Tax Exemption
First Time Applicant

DO YOU QUALIFY?

IF YOU CAN ANSWER YES TO THESE QUESTIONS, YOU MAY QUALIFY:

  • Is at least one property owner 65 years of age or older on January 1, 2012?
  • Does the applicant qualify for or already receive a Homestead Exemption?
  • Is the total household income for 2011 $27,030 or less?
  • Does the applicant live in a tax district offering the exemption? (Belleair Shore does not offer this exemption.)
  • Are you applying before the MARCH 1, 2012 deadline?

If you are not sure if you qualify, apply anyway. We will determine if you meet the qualifications.

The Senior Exemption is based on income received during the previous year. First-time applicants must file in person, but may complete the forms on-line, then bring the completed forms to one of our offices.

NOTE: Senior Exemptions forms provided on our website are in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (pdf). If you do not have Adobe, or you do not have the most current version, click on the button below to download the software for free.

You may wish to print this page so you can refer to it while you complete the application.

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Click here to go to the Senior Exemption Application
Click here to go to the Income Worksheet

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FORM COMPLETION OPTIONS

The applications can be completed by either of the following methods:

  • Print the form and write in the necessary information.
  • Key directly into the form fields then print the application. You must sign the applicaton.

KEYING DIRECTLY INTO THE FORM FIELDS

Since data keyed into the form will not be saved once you exit the program,
we suggest that you save a copy of the application to your local hard drive.

    Completing the application is a two step process.

    STEP 1 -
    • Fill in all applicable blanks on the application. Use the "Tab" key to move between fields. Note: If you are uncomfortable typing your social security number in on your computer, you may fill that in by hand.
    • Print the completed application and sign.

    STEP 2 -

    This step depends on whether you will file a Federal Income Tax Return.

    If you file a Form 1040:

    • Bring the completed application and your 1040 Form to one of our office locations before the March 1 deadline (first time applicants must file in person).

    If you DO NOT file a Form 1040:

    • Complete the Income Worksheet on-line, or print the form and complete by hand. The income totals should be recorded as ANNUAL amounts.
    • Bring the completed forms to one of our office locations (see below) before the March 1 deadline*.

    PINELLAS COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
    EXEMPTIONS DEPT
    P O BOX 1957
    CLEARWATER, FL 33757-1957

    *If you do not know your income amount by the March 1 deadline, bring the signed application to one of our offices without your income amount. Submit income and supporting documentation no later than June 1.

    If you have any questions or need assistance completing the forms, please call our Exemptions Division at 727-464-3294.

    THE DEADLINE TO FILE FOR THE SENIOR EXEMPTION IS MARCH 1.

    THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT 2011 INCOME DOCUMENTATION IS JUNE 1.

    Click here for the State's rules for Defining Household Income