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The deadline to file for property tax refunds or reductions due to hurricane damage from 2024 is quickly approaching.  The application for a refund (Form DR-465 – Application for Catastrophic Event Tax Refund) can be found on the County Property Appraiser’s website and must be submitted prior to March 1. …

Florida law provides for property tax refunds and reductions if a home is uninhabitable for 30 or more days due to a casualty event such as a fire or hurricane.   The first step in determining eligibility is to report the damage to the county property appraiser’s office.  Homeowners must…