Pasco County, Florida • Homestead exemption guide • reviewed September 2, 2026
Florida Pasco County FL Homestead Exemption: Rules, Savings, Deadline, Filing Steps and Local Resources
The Pasco County homestead exemption helps qualifying Florida homeowners reduce taxable value on a permanent residence.
You file with the Pasco County Property Appraiser, not the Pasco County Tax Collector.
The Tax Collector handles tax bills, payment, discounts, installment plans, deferrals and delinquent taxes after exemptions and values are certified.
For 2026, Florida homestead can be up to $25,000 for school taxes and up to $51,411 for non-school taxes when the full CPI-adjusted additional exemption applies.
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Pasco County Homestead Exemption Quick Facts
Use this office for homestead filing, exemptions, property value, Save Our Homes, portability and TRIM questions.
Use this office for bills, payments, discounts, installment plans, deferrals, receipts and delinquent taxes.
Pasco County accepts homestead applications year-round, but March 1 is the deadline for the current year.
The property must be your Florida permanent residence on January 1 of the application year.
The first $25,000 applies to all taxing authorities, including school taxes.
This includes the first $25,000 plus the 2026 CPI-adjusted additional exemption up to $26,411.
Pasco adopted an income-qualified senior exemption for qualified residents age 65 or older.
Pasco lists this 2026 adjusted household-income limit for the senior exemption.
Pasco Clerk lists this as the 2026 deadline for VAB petitions received by 5:00 PM.
Search your parcel on PascoPA, confirm the owner and property address, then file online if your situation qualifies for online filing.
Local office decoder
Pasco County Offices, Addresses, Phone Numbers and Roles
Homestead approval, tax payment, deed records and VAB petitions are handled by different Pasco County offices.
Use the Property Appraiser for exemption eligibility. Use the Tax Collector after the tax bill is issued.
Pasco County Property Appraiser
Use for: homestead filing, exemptions, just value, assessed value, Save Our Homes, portability, TRIM notices and property search.
Property Appraiser: Mike Wells
Mailing address: Pasco County Property Appraiser, P.O. Box 401, Dade City, FL 33526
Dade City: 14236 6th St., Suite 101, Dade City, FL 33523-3408
Land O’ Lakes: 4111 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 106, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639-4402
New Port Richey: 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 130, New Port Richey, FL 34654-5572
Phones: 352-521-4433, 813-929-2780, 727-847-8151
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, excluding legal holidays
Open Pasco County Property AppraiserPasco County Tax Collector
Use for: tax bills, online payment, tax receipts, e-bills, installment plan, partial payments, deferral, delinquent taxes and tax certificates.
Tax Collector: Mike Fasano
Mailing address: Pasco County Tax Collector, P.O. Box 276, Dade City, FL 33526-0276
Physical address: 14236 6th Street, Room 100, Dade City, FL 33523-3411
Tax Department: 352-521-4338, prompt 3
Call Center: 352-521-4338, 727-847-8032, 813-235-6076
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM for Pasco residents
Open Tax Collector tax informationPasco County Clerk & Comptroller
Use for: official records, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, certified copies, property fraud alerts and public-record privacy requests.
Clerk & Comptroller: Nikki Alvarez-Sowles, Esq.
East Official Records: 14236 6th Street, Suite 201, Dade City, FL 33523-3414
West Official Records: 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 220, New Port Richey, FL 34654-5572
Official Records phones: 352-521-4408, 727-847-8086
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Open Clerk Official Records SearchPasco County Value Adjustment Board
Use for: petitions involving value, exemption denial, portability, classification, deferral and late-filing good-cause review.
Clerk office: Value Adjustment Board, c/o Board Records Division
East address: 14236 6th Street, Suite 201, Dade City, FL 33523
West address: 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 220, New Port Richey, FL 34654-5598
Phone: 352-521-4347
Fax: 352-521-4181
2026 petition deadline: September 14, 2026 by 5:00 PM
Open Pasco VABPasco County Board of County Commissioners
Use for: county budget, county operating millage, county policy, board records, public hearings and local senior exemption adoption questions.
Board records: East Pasco Government Center, 14236 6th Street, Suite 201, Dade City, FL 33523-3414
Note: commissioners set policy and budgets; they do not approve individual homestead applications.
Open Board RecordsFlorida Department of Revenue
Use for: statewide homestead rules, DR forms, CPI-adjusted exemption amount, Save Our Homes, portability, TRIM and VAB resources.
Address: 5050 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Role: statewide oversight and forms, not individual Pasco County exemption approval.
Open Florida DOR ExemptionsGoogle Map
Map to Pasco County Property Appraiser — Dade City Office
This office can help with homestead filing, exemption questions, property records, value review and TRIM questions.
Pasco also has Property Appraiser offices in Land O’ Lakes and New Port Richey.
Pasco County Property Appraiser
Dade City office: 14236 6th St., Suite 101, Dade City, FL 33523-3408
Phone: 352-521-4433
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Mailing: P.O. Box 401, Dade City, FL 33526
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Details Pasco County Homeowners Often Miss
Online filing is not for every case: Pasco says trust properties, disability exemptions, disabled veteran exemptions and separate-family-unit applications should not be submitted online.
Senior income exemption is in-person: Pasco says the new income-qualified senior exemption must be submitted in person.
March 1 still controls: applications are accepted year-round, but March 1 is the deadline for the current tax year.
July 1 matters after filing: Pasco says the office must contact a property owner by certified mail by July 1 if an application is disapproved.
August TRIM confirms the result: approved homestead exemptions are reflected on the Notice of Proposed Property Tax mailed in August.
2026 additional exemption changed: Florida DOR lists the 2026 CPI-adjusted additional non-school amount as $26,411.
School taxes are different: the additional homestead exemption does not apply to school district taxes.
SOH is not visible the first year: Pasco explains that Save Our Homes starts the first year after homestead approval.
Senior county exemption is limited: Pasco’s age 65 income-qualified exemption applies only to County Operating levies.
Tax payments are separate: paying the tax bill does not file or fix the homestead exemption.
Qualification checklist
Who Qualifies for Pasco County FL Homestead Exemption?
You must own the Pasco County property or hold qualifying legal, equitable or beneficial title.
The property must be your primary permanent residence for the tax year.
The property must be your permanent residence on January 1 of the year for which you apply.
Pasco requires the applicant to be a permanent Florida resident.
If married, spouse information may be required even if the spouse is not listed as an owner on the Pasco property record.
Neither the applicant nor spouse may receive a residency-required exemption in another state.
Pasco says if your homestead property is in a trust, do not submit the homestead application online. Contact or visit the Property Appraiser.
Filing workflow
How to Apply for Pasco County Homestead Exemption Online
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Confirm January 1 residency.
Use the Pasco home only if it was your Florida permanent residence on January 1 of the application year.
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Search the Pasco property record.
Confirm parcel, owner name, physical address, mailing address, value, exemptions and tax district details.
Open PascoPA records searchAfter opening: search by parcel ID, name, address, official record book/page, recent sales, subdivision or interactive map. -
Review the Pasco homestead page.
Read the online filing restrictions before starting, especially trust, disability, veteran or separate-family-unit cases.
Open Pasco homestead requirementsAfter opening: review the mandatory online documents, spouse information, prior Florida homestead question and Social Security disclosure. -
Use online filing only when allowed.
Pasco accepts online homestead applications for eligible standard homestead filings.
Open Pasco homestead online filingAfter opening: start only if your case is eligible for online filing. Save every confirmation and upload record. -
Visit or call for special exemptions.
Use one of the three Property Appraiser offices for senior, trust, disability, veteran or separate-family-unit filing guidance.
Open Property Appraiser locationsAfter opening: choose Dade City, Land O’ Lakes or New Port Richey, then verify hours before visiting. -
File portability if you moved from another Florida homestead.
Submit DR-501T with your new homestead application if you may transfer Save Our Homes assessment difference.
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Check status later.
Review the August TRIM notice and final tax bill to confirm the exemption posted correctly.
Pasco County’s official homestead filing is handled through the Property Appraiser. Contact the office directly before paying a third party.
Deadline guide
Pasco County Homestead Exemption Deadline
The property must be your permanent Florida residence as of January 1.
Pasco says the filing deadline for the current year is March 1.
Pasco says certified-mail notice is required if the application is disapproved.
Approved exemptions should appear on the Notice of Proposed Property Tax.
Pasco Clerk lists the 2026 VAB petition deadline as 5:00 PM on this date.
Florida real estate taxes generally become delinquent April 1 if unpaid before then.
As of September 2, 2026, the regular 2026 March 1 homestead filing deadline has already passed.
Homeowners should check the 2026 TRIM notice, any denial letter and the Pasco VAB instructions immediately.
A missed deadline can delay savings, escrow correction, portability review, corrected bills, refunds and appeal options.
Savings math
How Much Can Pasco County Homestead Exemption Save?
Florida homestead savings depend on assessed value, school millage, non-school millage, municipality, MSTU and non-ad valorem assessments.
The exemption reduces taxable value. It is not a fixed cash refund.
Simple 2026 example
A $300,000 assessed-value homestead receives $25,000 against school taxes.
It can receive up to $51,411 against non-school taxes when the full 2026 additional exemption applies.
At 7 school mills and 10.5 non-school mills, estimated regular exemption savings are about $714.82.
Open Pasco County homestead savings calculator
School exemption used: $25,000.00
Non-school exemption used: $51,411.00
Estimated regular homestead savings: $714.82
Estimated senior county savings: $0.00
Total estimated savings: $714.82
Assessment cap
Save Our Homes and Portability in Pasco County
Save Our Homes is separate from the homestead exemption dollar amount.
Pasco explains that the Save Our Homes cap protects assessed value starting the first year after you apply for homestead.
Pasco says the first year of homestead does not show the SOH cap benefit.
Florida generally limits homestead assessed-value increases to the lesser of 3% or CPI.
Portability may transfer assessment difference from a prior Florida homestead to a new Florida homestead.
You cannot transfer the homestead exemption itself when you move.
You must reapply for homestead on the new Pasco property and file portability if you had a prior Florida homestead.
Open Florida portability FAQExtra benefits
Senior, Disability, Veteran, Military, Survivor and Other Pasco Exemptions
Florida and Pasco County offer benefits beyond the basic homestead exemption.
Some benefits are statewide. Others depend on county adoption, income, disability proof, service records or special ownership facts.
Income-qualified senior exemption
Pasco County lists an additional $50,000 homestead exemption for qualified residents age 65 or older.
It applies only to County Operating levies and uses the 2026 adjusted income limit of $38,686.
Senior filing and income proof
The application deadline is March 1.
Pasco says if March 1 is near, apply first; the deadline to supply income information is June 1.
Widow or widower
Florida provides a widow / widower exemption category for qualifying applicants who have not remarried.
Death certificate and residence proof may be required.
Disability exemptions
Florida categories include blind, total and permanent disability, wheelchair, quadriplegic and limited-income disability benefits.
Physician, optometrist, SSA, VA or income documentation may be required.
Veterans and military
Florida benefits may include veteran disability, combat-related disability discount, deployed military and surviving-spouse categories.
Pasco says disabled veterans and other special exemptions should not be filed through the standard online homestead route.
Parent / grandparent reduction
Florida has a parent or grandparent assessment reduction category for qualifying living quarters added for a parent or grandparent.
Review the Pasco forms page before assuming this applies.
After filing
How to Check Whether Your Pasco County Homestead Exemption Posted
Check PascoPA records: search your parcel and review the exemption area, owner information, assessed value and taxable value.
Watch for July 1 disapproval: Pasco says property owners must be contacted by certified mail if the application is disapproved.
Read the August TRIM notice: Pasco says approved exemptions appear on the Notice of Proposed Property Tax mailed in August.
Compare the tax bill: the Tax Collector bill should reflect certified values and exemptions after the tax roll is complete.
Private exemptions may not show: Pasco says widow and disability exemptions are not reflected on the public website for privacy.
Mortgage escrow: send your homestead receipt or tax estimate to your mortgage company if they ask for proof.
If missing: contact the Property Appraiser with parcel number, filing date, confirmation and supporting documents.
Tax bills and payments
Pasco County Property Tax Bills, Discounts, Payments and Locations
The Tax Collector collects taxes after the Property Appraiser has processed values and exemptions.
Homestead filing is not completed by paying the tax bill.
Tax notices are normally mailed at the end of October, with payment beginning November 1.
Florida generally gives a 4% discount for timely November payment.
Florida generally gives a 3% discount for timely December payment.
Florida generally gives a 2% discount for timely January payment.
Florida generally gives a 1% discount for timely February payment.
Unpaid real estate taxes generally become delinquent April 1.
Open Pasco Tax Collector location notes
Dade City: 14236 6th Street, Room 100, Dade City
New Port Richey: 8731 Citizens Drive, Room 120, New Port Richey
Gulf Harbors: 4720 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey
Land O’ Lakes: 4135 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, Land O’ Lakes
Wesley Chapel: 4610 Pet Lane, C 101, Lutz
Drop boxes: the Tax Collector says a secure drop box is placed outside each of the five offices.
2026 note: New Port Richey office services were modified during remodeling beginning June 1, 2026; verify current services before visiting.
Appeals and corrections
Homestead Exemption Problem vs. Value Appeal in Pasco County
A missing homestead exemption and a high value are different problems.
Start with the Property Appraiser. An informal review should not be treated as a deadline extension.
Exemption missing or denied
Contact the Property Appraiser with your parcel number, filing date, confirmation and residency documents.
If denied, read the certified letter and VAB petition instructions immediately.
Value too high
Review just value, assessed value, land, building data, recent sales, condition and local market evidence.
Pasco VAB petitions for 2026 must be received by September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Portability issue
Confirm DR-501T was filed with the new homestead application and the prior Florida county can verify the old SOH benefit.
Use DR-486PORT if a portability petition is required.
Deed or ownership issue
Use the Pasco Clerk Official Records search for deeds, mortgages, liens and recorded documents.
Use legal help for trust, probate, divorce, title or ownership disputes.
Pasco Clerk says completed petitions must be received by the deadline and that post-marked petitions are considered untimely.
Local tax districts
Why Pasco County Homestead Savings Vary by City and Taxing District
The same exemption can save different amounts because millage rates and non-ad valorem assessments vary by location.
Always use the taxing authorities listed on your PascoPA parcel and final Tax Collector bill.
A nearby home can have a different municipality, CDD, MSTU, SOH cap, portability benefit, senior exemption or non-ad valorem assessment.
Document checklist
Documents to Prepare Before Filing
Parcel ID: find it through the PascoPA records search before filing.
Florida driver license or Florida ID: Pasco lists this as mandatory for online filing.
Social Security number: Pasco lists this as mandatory for applicant and spouse where applicable.
Florida vehicle registration: provide this if any vehicles are owned.
Florida voter registration: provide this if you are a U.S. citizen and registered.
Permanent resident card or PRUCOL proof: needed for non-U.S. citizens or qualifying lawful-status cases.
Recorded deed or tax bill: Pasco asks for proof verifying ownership on or before January 1.
Names and addresses of nonresident owners: prepare this if any owner does not live on the property.
Prior Florida homestead details: provide the previous Florida property address or parcel identification number if applicable.
Trust documents: contact Pasco before filing because trust properties should not use the standard online filing route.
Senior income documents: tax return, IRS transcript, bank statements, pension summaries or other income proof may be required.
Veteran, disability or survivor proof: prepare VA letters, DD214, physician forms, optometrist forms, death certificate or service documents as applicable.
Avoid costly errors
Common Pasco County Homestead Exemption Mistakes
Filing with the Tax Collector: tax payments go there, but exemption approval belongs to the Property Appraiser.
Missing March 1: applications may be accepted year-round, but current-year benefit depends on the deadline and late-file rules.
Using online filing for a trust: Pasco says trust homestead applications should not be submitted online.
Using online filing for special exemptions: disability, disabled veteran and separate-family-unit cases need different guidance.
Ignoring spouse rules: spouse information may be required even if the spouse is not listed as an owner.
Keeping another state exemption: Pasco says neither applicant nor spouse may receive a residency-required exemption elsewhere.
Forgetting portability: moving from another Florida homestead can require DR-501T by March 1.
Expecting SOH in year one: Pasco says Save Our Homes protection starts the first year after homestead application.
Missing senior income proof: the senior application uses March 1, but Pasco lists June 1 for income information.
Ignoring non-ad valorem charges: roads, fire, garbage, lighting, drainage, water, sewer or CDD charges may remain on the bill.
Important caution
Independent Information, Tax Caution and Property-Records Notice
This page is independent informational content for Pasco County homeowners.
It is not the official website of the Pasco County Property Appraiser, Pasco County Tax Collector, Pasco County Clerk, Pasco County Government, Florida DOR or any government agency.
It is not legal advice, tax advice, a TRIM notice, a tax bill, an exemption approval or a Value Adjustment Board decision.
Verify exemption amounts, CPI adjustments, filing dates, office hours, forms, appeal deadlines and payment rules directly with official sources.
Property records should be used only for property-tax, appraisal, ownership-reference and public-record purposes.
Do not use property-record information for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or any Fair Credit Reporting Act regulated purpose.
FAQs
Pasco County Homestead Exemption FAQs
Where do I file the Pasco County homestead exemption?
File with the Pasco County Property Appraiser.
The Property Appraiser handles homestead, exemptions, Save Our Homes, portability and property values.
What is the Pasco County homestead exemption deadline?
The property must be your permanent Florida residence on January 1.
Pasco accepts applications year-round, but the current-year filing deadline is March 1.
Can I file Pasco County homestead exemption online?
Yes, Pasco accepts eligible homestead applications online.
Do not use standard online filing for trust properties, disability exemptions, disabled veteran exemptions or separate-family-unit applications.
How much is Florida homestead exemption in Pasco County for 2026?
The first $25,000 applies to all taxes, including school taxes.
For 2026, the additional non-school amount can be up to $26,411, making the full non-school exemption up to $51,411.
Does the additional homestead exemption apply to school taxes?
No. The additional exemption applies to non-school taxes only.
School taxes generally receive only the first $25,000 regular homestead exemption.
Does Pasco County have a senior homestead exemption?
Yes. Pasco lists an income-qualified senior exemption for qualified homeowners age 65 or older.
It provides an additional $50,000 exemption from County Operating levies only.
What is the 2026 Pasco senior exemption income limit?
Pasco lists the 2026 adjusted household-income limitation as $38,686.
The senior application deadline is March 1, and income information is due by June 1.
When will I know if Pasco denied my homestead application?
Pasco says the Property Appraiser must contact the owner by certified mail by July 1 if an application is disapproved.
Approved exemptions are reflected on the Notice of Proposed Property Tax mailed in August.
What is Save Our Homes in Pasco County?
Save Our Homes is Florida’s homestead assessment limitation.
Pasco explains that it protects assessed value starting the first year after you apply for homestead.
What is portability in Pasco County?
Portability is the possible transfer of Save Our Homes assessment difference from a prior Florida homestead to a new Florida homestead.
File DR-501T with the new homestead application by March 1 if you moved from another Florida homestead.
What is the 2026 Pasco VAB petition deadline?
Pasco Clerk lists September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM as the 2026 VAB petition deadline.
Postmarked petitions are considered untimely, so the Clerk must receive the petition by the deadline.
Does the Pasco County Tax Collector approve homestead exemptions?
No. The Tax Collector handles tax bills, payments, discounts, installment plans, deferrals and delinquent taxes.
The Pasco County Property Appraiser approves or denies homestead exemption applications.
Official resources