Was your home rendered uninhabitable by Hurricanes Helene or Milton, or another catastrophic event? You may be eligible for a partial property tax refund due to damage associated with the catastrophic event.

The following conditions apply:

• The property must have been rendered uninhabitable for AT LEAST 30 days from damage associated with a hurricane or other catastrophic event.
• The owner must provide our office a completed DR-465 Application for Catastrophic Event Tax Refund -- Online application available below
• The form must be accompanied by supporting documentation showing the real property could not be inhabited following the date of the catastrophic event.
• This includes utility bills, insurance claims, contractor statements, permit applications, or certificates of occupancy.
• The taxpayer is still responsible for paying property taxes owed. If eligible, a partial REFUND will be issued to the taxpayer after timely payment of the taxes.
• The deadline to file for the refund is no later than March 1, 2025.
• More information can be found in the State of Florida Catastrophic Event Guide

If you meet the qualifications above, simply fill out the online Catastrophic Event Tax Refund Application or download form DR465.

Was your home seriously damaged as a result of a catastrophic event, however was habitable within 30 days of the event?

Was your home seriously damaged as a result of a catastrophic event, however was habitable within 30 days of the event? The catastrophic event refund would not apply as outlined above per Florida Statute 197.319 however, you may benefit from a review by our Field Appraisal team. If the property will remain/remained seriously damaged as of January 1 please contact our office to schedule an inspection.

Was your commercial building seriously damaged as a result of a catastrophic event?

Though commercial buildings are not eligible for a catastrophic event refund as outlined above per Florida Statute 197.319, you may benefit from a review by our Field Appraisal team. If the property will remain/remained seriously damaged as of January 1 please contact our office to schedule an inspection.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we address the significant volume of impacted properties. If you have any questions, please contact our office.