Florida Property Tax Exemptions Beyond Homestead in Davie
What property tax exemptions can Davie homeowners get beyond the homestead exemption?
Beyond the standard homestead exemption of up to $50,000, Florida gives Davie homeowners several additional property tax exemptions when they qualify. Seniors 65 and older with limited income, veterans with a service connected disability, surviving spouses, blind residents, and totally and permanently disabled owners can each cut more off their taxable value, and some qualify for a full exemption. You apply once through the Broward County Property Appraiser, and the deadline is March 1.
Most Davie owners file the basic homestead exemption, take the savings, and never look further. I have sat with sellers who paid full freight for years without knowing they qualified for a second or even a third exemption sitting right there in the Florida statutes. Here is what I walk every Davie buyer, seller, and relocator through, because a few forms filed on time can change your annual tax bill for as long as you own the home.
The homestead exemption is the floor, not the ceiling
The base homestead exemption removes up to $50,000 of taxable value on your primary Davie residence, and the second $25,000 of it excludes school taxes, per the Florida Department of Revenue. That is the one almost everyone knows, and it is the starting point for your Davie property taxes. If you have not filed even the basic one yet, start with how to apply for the Davie homestead exemption first, because every additional exemption below stacks on top of it.
What fewer owners realize is that Florida law layers several more exemptions on top of the homestead for owners who meet specific tests. They are not automatic. You have to claim them with the Broward County Property Appraiser, and most carry the same March 1 filing deadline as the homestead. Here is the full stack that can apply to a single family home in Davie.
| Who qualifies | What you get | Governing law |
|---|---|---|
| Widow or widower | $5,000 off assessed value | per Florida Statute 196.202 |
| Blind resident | $5,000 off assessed value | per Florida Statute 196.202 |
| Totally and permanently disabled owner | $5,000 off assessed value, and a full exemption in some cases | per Florida Statute 196.202 and 196.101 |
| Low income senior, 65 and older | up to $25,000 more off county and participating city taxes | per Florida Statute 196.075 |
| Long term senior, 25 plus years in the home | full exemption when just value stays under $250,000 | per Florida Statute 196.075 |
| Veteran, 10 percent or more service connected disability | $5,000 off assessed value | per Florida Statute 196.24 |
| Veteran, total and permanent service connected disability | full homestead exemption | per Florida Statute 196.081 |
| First responder totally disabled in the line of duty | full exemption | per Florida Statute 196.102 |
For context, the current single family median in Davie is $893,000 (single-family median, trailing 178 days ending Sep 30, 2026, based on 189 listings, per BeachesMLS), so trimming taxable value with every exemption you qualify for is real money every year you own the home.
Exemptions for seniors, veterans, and surviving spouses in Davie
Senior exemptions
Florida lets each county add a low income senior exemption on top of the homestead, and Broward has adopted it. If you are 65 or older and your combined household income does not go over the annual limit, you can qualify for up to $25,000 more off the county and participating city portions of your bill, per Florida Statute 196.075. The income test is the part that trips people up. The combined household adjusted gross income limit is $38,686 for 2025 and it adjusts every January, so confirm the current figure with the Broward County Property Appraiser before you assume you are over it.
There is a second senior benefit that is easy to miss. A long term resident who is 65 or older, has lived in the home for at least 25 years, and whose home just value stays under $250,000 can qualify for a full exemption on the qualifying portion, per Florida Statute 196.075. If you are a longtime owner in an established Davie neighborhood, this one is worth checking before you decide to sell.
Veteran exemptions
Davie and western Broward have a large veteran population, and Florida rewards service with some of the strongest exemptions on the books. A veteran with a service connected disability rated at 10 percent or higher qualifies for a $5,000 exemption, per Florida Statute 196.24. A veteran with a total and permanent service connected disability qualifies for a full exemption on the homestead, per Florida Statute 196.081, and an unremarried surviving spouse can keep it. If you are a veteran relocating here, pair this with the loan side in the guide on VA loans for Davie homes so you plan both the financing and the tax picture at once.
Widow, widower, blind, and disability exemptions
If your spouse has passed away, Florida gives an unremarried widow or widower a $5,000 exemption, per Florida Statute 196.202. The same Florida Statute 196.202 gives a $5,000 exemption to a legally blind resident and to a person who is totally and permanently disabled. These are modest on their own, but they stack with the homestead and with a senior exemption, so a qualifying owner can layer several at once. I always tell clients to claim every one they are entitled to rather than guess which is bigger.
How to claim a Davie property tax exemption
1. Confirm the home is your permanent Florida residence as of January 1 and that your basic homestead exemption is on file with the Broward County Property Appraiser.
2. Gather the proof for your category. A birth date and income documents for the senior exemption, a VA disability letter for a veteran exemption, a physician or agency certification for a disability exemption, or a death certificate for a widow or widower exemption.
3. File the exemption application with the Broward County Property Appraiser by March 1 for the tax year you want it applied to.
4. Watch for the renewal notice. The homestead and most add on exemptions renew automatically once granted, but the senior income exemption asks you to reconfirm income, so answer that mailer every year.
5. If your assessed value looks wrong even after your exemptions, that is a separate track. Review the Davie property tax appeal process and the wider picture in what Davie owners should know about their taxes.
Every situation is a little different, and the right stack of exemptions depends on your age, service record, household, and how long you have owned the home. This is exactly the kind of number I run with clients before they buy, sell, or relocate, so nobody leaves savings on the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Davie seniors get a property tax break beyond the homestead exemption?
Yes. Broward County has adopted the low income senior exemption, so an owner who is 65 or older and under the annual household income limit can take up to $25,000 more off the county and participating city taxes. A separate benefit gives a full exemption to a long term senior who has owned and lived in the home for at least 25 years when the just value stays under $250,000, per Florida Statute 196.075.
Are disabled veterans exempt from property tax in Davie, Florida?
A veteran with a service connected disability of 10 percent or more gets a $5,000 exemption per Florida Statute 196.24, and a veteran with a total and permanent service connected disability qualifies for a full homestead exemption under Florida Statute 196.081. An unremarried surviving spouse can keep the full exemption. You file the proof of disability with the Broward County Property Appraiser.
What is the income limit for the senior property tax exemption in Broward County?
The combined household adjusted gross income limit is $38,686 for 2025 per the Broward County Property Appraiser, and it adjusts every January. Because the number moves each year, confirm the current limit with the Broward County Property Appraiser before you rule yourself out, and be ready to reconfirm your income each year to keep the exemption.
I am a widow or widower. Do I get a property tax exemption in Florida?
An unremarried widow or widower who is a Florida resident gets a $5,000 exemption per Florida Statute 196.202. It is modest by itself, but it stacks on top of your homestead exemption and any senior or disability exemption you also qualify for, so it is worth filing.
When is the deadline to file a property tax exemption in Davie?
The filing deadline is March 1 of the tax year you want the exemption applied to, the same as the homestead exemption. You file with the Broward County Property Appraiser. Most exemptions renew automatically once granted, but the senior income exemption asks you to reconfirm your income each year.
Talk to a Davie Real Estate Expert
Anthony Spitaleri, Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker and a Davie native, runs the full property tax picture for every client before they buy, sell, or relocate, not after the first bill lands. If you want to know exactly which exemptions your Davie situation qualifies for and what they save you each year, the next step is a direct conversation. Schedule a free 15 minute strategy call and walk into your decision with every number known.
Anthony Spitaleri
Broker Associate, REALTOR® | Coldwell Banker Realty
Creator of Living in Davie, Florida
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Written by Anthony Spitaleri, Broker Associate, REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty and a Davie native. More about Anthony
