BCPA - Fraud Form
Report Fraud
Homestead exemption fraud is a serious issue that affects every
taxpayer. Homestead exemption was created as a benefit for
homeowners who live in Florida and make it their permanent and legal
residence. When someone is receiving an exemption to which he or she
is not entitled, law-abiding property owners must make up the
difference in lost tax revenue by paying higher taxes.
If you know of anyone who is claiming homestead exemption on a
property that he or she is not permanently residing in, is rented, vacant
or is merely a vacation home, we urge you to make a report to our
office by completing the form below. In the interest of expediency, it is
extremely helpful and time saving to an investigation if we speak to
you personally, but in the end
you may remain anonymous if you
prefer by not providing your name or contact info below.
Please remember that the status of a property on January 1 each
year is used to determine the property's value and exemption status
for the entire year. That means if a property owner has homestead
exemption and sells the property, his exemption will remain on the
property for the entire calendar year, and will be removed as of
January 1 of the next year. Although there will still be an exemption
on the property after the sale, it is NOT the new owner's exemption.
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