[KVH]

I am trying to find out if anyone knows of any perks that Florida state residents might get if they are disabled, Someone had told me that if you live in FL you don't have to pay properity taxes, is this correct? and if so, what other helpful things does FL do for you?

[BillS]

KVH, on Jul 26 2007, 10:24 AM, said:

I am trying to find out if anyone knows of any perks that Florida state residents might get if they are disabled, Someone had told me that if you live in FL you don't have to pay properity taxes, is this correct? and if so, what other helpful things does FL do for you?

I had been thinking about moving to FL one day and I looked into the poperty tax break. I saw that since I'm a para I'd have an earnings limit to qualify for the tax break. It was low enough that I knew I wouldn't qualify.


Here is the rule:

http://www.leonpa.or...load/dr501s.pdf

"Exemption for totally and permanently disabled persons:
1. Any real estate used and owned as a homestead, less any portion thereof used for commercial purposes by any
quadriplegic shall be exempt from taxation.
2. Any real estate used and owned as a homestead, less any portion thereof used for commercial purposes, by a
paraplegic, hemiplegic or other totally and permanently disabled person, as defined in Section 196.012(11), F.S.,
who must use a wheelchair for mobility or who is legally blind, shall be exempt from taxation.
Persons entitled to the exemption under number two (2) above, must be a permanent resident of the State of Florida
as of January 1st of the year of assessment. Also, the prior year gross income of all persons residing in or upon
the homestead shall not exceed the amount of income, set forth in section 196.101(4), F.S., adjusted annually by
the percentage change of the average cost of living index issued by the United States Department of Labor. Gross
income shall include United States Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and any social security benefits paid to
the person. A statement of gross income must accompany the application.
If filing for the first time, please bring a certificate from two (2) licensed doctors of this state or a certificate (per
s. 196.091, F.S.) from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs."

[Skippy]

Bills, is that for just FL? I am in TN and where can i find the ones for TN?

BillS, on Jul 26 2007, 07:00 PM, said:

KVH, on Jul 26 2007, 10:24 AM, said:

I am trying to find out if anyone knows of any perks that Florida state residents might get if they are disabled, Someone had told me that if you live in FL you don't have to pay properity taxes, is this correct? and if so, what other helpful things does FL do for you?

I had been thinking about moving to FL one day and I looked into the poperty tax break. I saw that since I'm a para I'd have an earnings limit to qualify for the tax break. It was low enough that I knew I wouldn't qualify.


Here is the rule:

http://www.leonpa.or...load/dr501s.pdf

"Exemption for totally and permanently disabled persons:
1. Any real estate used and owned as a homestead, less any portion thereof used for commercial purposes by any
quadriplegic shall be exempt from taxation.
2. Any real estate used and owned as a homestead, less any portion thereof used for commercial purposes, by a
paraplegic, hemiplegic or other totally and permanently disabled person, as defined in Section 196.012(11), F.S.,
who must use a wheelchair for mobility or who is legally blind, shall be exempt from taxation.
Persons entitled to the exemption under number two (2) above, must be a permanent resident of the State of Florida
as of January 1st of the year of assessment. Also, the prior year gross income of all persons residing in or upon
the homestead shall not exceed the amount of income, set forth in section 196.101(4), F.S., adjusted annually by
the percentage change of the average cost of living index issued by the United States Department of Labor. Gross
income shall include United States Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and any social security benefits paid to
the person. A statement of gross income must accompany the application.
If filing for the first time, please bring a certificate from two (2) licensed doctors of this state or a certificate (per
s. 196.091, F.S.) from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs."

[BillS]

Skippy, on Jul 26 2007, 08:47 PM, said:

Bills, is that for just FL? I am in TN and where can i find the ones for TN?

It's decided on by each state. I've heard about it in Florida but there might be other places that give some sort of tax credit.