Florida § 196.121 - Homestead exemptions; forms.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 196.121 — Homestead exemptions; forms., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 196.121. Homestead exemptions; forms.
(1) The Department of Revenue shall provide, by electronic means or other methods designated by the department, forms to be filed by taxpayers claiming to be entitled to a homestead exemption and shall prescribe the content of such forms by rule. (2) The forms shall require the taxpayer to furnish certain information to the property appraiser for the purpose of determining that the taxpayer is a permanent resident as defined in s. 196.012(16). Such information may include, but need not be limited to, the factors enumerated in s. 196.015. (3) The forms shall also contain the following: (a) Notice of the tax lien which can be imposed pursuant to s. 196.161. (b) Notice that information contained in the application will be provided to the Department of Revenue and may also be provided to any state in which the applicant has previously resided. (c) A requirement that the applicant read or have read to him or her the contents of the form.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 196.121
What does Florida Statutes § 196.121 cover?
Section 196.121 ("Homestead exemptions; forms.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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