Lee county homestead exemption application

Active military members are extended exemptions or exceptions to vehicle title, registration, and Florida insurance requirements. Additional information and forms are available from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

All U.S. Veterans

• Veterans are entitled to have the veteran’s designation added to their driver license or ID card for no fee. The veteran designation can be used to show proof of status for discounts at participating merchants.
• Qualified veterans will need to bring proof of veteran status (such as Department of Veterans Affairs ID Card or DD-214) to have the designation added to their license or identification card.
• Florida has many military related license plates, some with specific requirements for military members only. Click here to review the Florida Military License Plates brochure.

100% Disabled U.S. Veterans

• Veterans with a 100-percent service-connected disability are eligible for a no fee driver license or identification card.
• Disabled Veterans are provided issuance of one tax-free disabled veteran license plate.
• Qualified veterans should provide a valid identification card or letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, indicating a 100-percent, total and permanent service-connected disability rating.

Homestead Exemption and additional exemptions for seniors, veterans, widows and more may apply to your real estate property. Contact the Lee County Property Appraiser at 239.533.6100.

The Business Tax Affidavit will provide the applicable exemptions and must be submitted with your application.

Resident Military Gold Sportsmans License – The FWC offers the Military Gold Sportsman’s License to active duty and retired members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Armed Forces Reserve, the Florida National Guard, the United States Coast Guard or the United States Coast Guard Reserve that are stationed in Florida or claim Florida as their primary residence. Visit Florida Fish and Wildlife for more information.

Free Persons with Disabilities Resident Hunting/Fishing 5-year License – Florida Resident Veterans with a 50% or more disability rating are eligible for a free Persons with Disabilities Resident Hunting/Fishing 5-year license. Eligible customers with proof of disability from the US Department of Veterans Affairs can apply online or at any LCTC service center .

Seniors

The Business Tax Affidavit will provide the applicable exemptions and must be submitted with your application.

Homestead Exemption and additional exemptions for seniors, veterans, widows and more may apply to your real estate property. Contact the Lee County Property Appraiser at 239-533-6100.

For Florida residents 65+, recreational hunting, freshwater fishing or saltwater fishing licenses are optional. Your Florida Driver’s License or Identification card will provide proof of age and residency. Residents 65 or older can participate in many activities without purchasing a license by way of exemption. Visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website to find out more.