In order for you to qualify for the following additional exemption, you must have a homestead exemption on your property.
Limited Income Senior Citizen Exemption for Persons 65 and Older
Palm Beach County senior citizens age 65 or older with household income below the limit set by the Florida Department of Revenue may qualify for an additional exemption.
Based on the prior year's income, the household income limit is $37,694 for the 2025 exemption. This does not include tax-exempt bond interest or non-taxable social security income. You will be asked to provide a copy of your Federal 1040 Tax Form or your Social Security 1099 Form.
The additional benefit for qualified seniors applies only to taxes levied by the following authorities. The county's senior exemption does not apply to other taxing authorities, such as the school district and other municipalities.
Palm Beach County - $25,000
| Boynton Beach - $25,000 | Loxahatchee Groves - $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Delray Beach - $25,000 | North Palm Beach - $25,000 |
| Greenacres - $5,000 | Palm Beach Gardens - $25,000 |
| Haverhill - $50,000 | Palm Springs - $25,000 |
| Juno Beach - $50,000 | Royal Palm Beach - $5,000 |
| Jupiter - $50,000 | South Palm Beach - $25,000 |
| Jupiter Inlet Colony - $50,000 | Tequesta - $25,000 |
| Lake Park - $10,000 | Wellington - $50,000 |
| Lake Worth Beach - $25,000 | West Palm Beach - $25,000 |
| Lantana - $25,000 |
To apply, submit a completed DR-501SC form and associated documentation by March 1.
Florida exemption law, FS 196.075
Super Senior Citizen Exemption
The cities of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach offer even more of a tax exemption for those who meet the qualifications of the limited income senior citizen exemption and who have:
- Maintained the ownership and have been a permanent residence of the property for at least 25 years.
- A property with a market value of less than $250,000 at the time of application.