What is Florida homestead portability?

Portability lets eligible homeowners transfer part of their Save Our Homes tax benefit to a new Florida homestead, reducing assessed value on the new home up to statutory limits (currently up to $500,000 of accumulated benefit).

Is portability the same as appealing my TRIM notice?

No. Portability transfers Save Our Homes savings when you move. A VAB petition challenges just value on your TRIM notice. You can pursue both when each applies.

What form do I file for Florida portability?

Most counties use Form DR-501T or an online portal after establishing a new homestead. File with the new county Property Appraiser within statutory deadlines—often within two years of abandoning the prior homestead.

How long do I have to apply for portability in Florida?

Deadlines are strict and tied to when you establish and abandon homesteads. Confirm current rules with your new county Property Appraiser as soon as you close on the new home.

Florida Portability Homestead Exemption Explained (2026)

Moving within Florida? Portability lets you transfer Save Our Homes tax savings to a new homestead. Filing steps, Form DR-501T, deadlines, and how it differs fr