Eligibility Requirements
- At least one homeowner must be 65 as of January 1 and/or unable to work because of a disability or veteran with a service connected disability
- Maximum household income levels of no more than 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) as adjusted and published annually by the US. Department of Housing and Urban Development. More information can be found at https://www.floridahousing.org/docs/default-source/developers-and-property-managers/compliance/limits/ship-and-hhrp---2021-combined-income-and-rent-limits-(eff-4-1-2021).pdf?sfvrsn=5b85f87b_2.
- The following is the current income limits:
- 1 Person $15,550
- 2 Persons $17,750
- 3 Persons $21,960
- 4 Persons $26,500
- 5 Persons $31,040
- 6 Persons $35,580
- 7 Persons $40,120
- 8 Persons $44,660
Property Characteristics
- Must be single family property with a homestead exemption
- Owner occupied
- Taxable value of less than $100,000 (after exemptions)
- Be assessed 1.0 or less Equivalent Stormwater Unit
Application/Re-certification Requirements
- Apply no later than April 1 to qualify for an exemption for the next tax year with the Housing and Community Development Division at (813) 274-7957
- Prepare and submit application with required income documentation or disability verification
- Annual re-certification similar to the Property Appraisers’ annual homestead certification process
- Resubmit application to renew exemption every 3 years
- Please send completed application with copies of supporting documentation to:
Housing & Community Development Division, Stormwater Hardship Program
4900 W. Lemon Street
Tampa FL 33609