Statewide exemptions available in Highlands County, with savings estimated against this county's own effective tax rate. See all Florida exemptions or compare tax rates across every Florida county.
Florida's median effective rate is 0.74%, for comparison.
Data as of July 2026.
At this county's effective rate, for three example home values. Estimates only.
| Program | $177,900 home | $266,850 home | $355,800 home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Homestead Exemption (up to $25,000 on value over $50,000) | ~$182 est. | ~$182 est. | ~$182 est. |
| Homestead Exemption (first $25,000) | ~$182 est. | ~$182 est. | ~$182 est. |
| Property Tax Discount for Veterans 65+ with Combat-Related Disability | This exemption's percentage isn't available. | ||
| Total Exemption for Veteran with Service-Connected Total and Permanent Disability | ~$1,295 est. | ~$1,943 est. | ~$2,590 est. |
| $5,000 Exemption for Blind Persons and Totally & Permanently Disabled Persons | ~$36 est. | ~$36 est. | ~$36 est. |
| Total Exemption for Quadriplegic Homestead | ~$1,295 est. | ~$1,943 est. | ~$2,590 est. |
| $5,000 Widow's / Widower's Exemption | ~$36 est. | ~$36 est. | ~$36 est. |
| Total Exemption for Surviving Spouse of First Responder or Military Member Who Died in the Line of Duty | ~$1,295 est. | ~$1,943 est. | ~$2,590 est. |
Prefilled for Highlands County. Enter your home value and situation.
You may qualify — surviving-spouse eligibility depends on your specific situation. Check the program details.
You likely qualify— savings for this program depend on local rules and can't be shown as a single dollar figure. This freezes your home's taxable value at the year you qualify, so savings grow over time and can't be stated as a single dollar figure.
You may qualify — surviving-spouse eligibility depends on your specific situation. Check the program details.
Estimates only, from ACS-derived effective rates — not a quote or a determination. See methodology.
Your county or city may offer additional local-option exemptions with locally set limits that this site doesn't cover in v1 — confirm with your county assessor. Florida Department of Revenue.
Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.