Tallahassee, Florida
Leon County
Tallahassee — state capital, FSU/FAMU, government hub.
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95,000
Residential properties
7,885
Estimated missing homestead exemption
~$975
Average annual savings
$7.7M
Total addressable savings per year
Leon County Homestead Exemption
What is it?
Florida's Homestead Exemption removes up to $50,000 from your property's taxable value. In Leon County, with a combined millage rate of approximately 19.5 mills, that saves you roughly $975/year.
Who qualifies?
- You own the property (your name is on the deed)
- It's your permanent, primary residence
- You're a Florida resident (FL driver's license or ID)
- You haven't already filed for this property
How to file
- Deadline: March 1 of the tax year
- File with the Leon County Property Appraiser
- Need: Signed DR-501 form, FL ID, and deed/closing docs
- Can file online, by mail, or in person
Flood insurance
Leon County has an estimated 10,000 NFIP flood insurance policies. Based on statewide data, approximately 29% of policyholders may save by switching to private flood insurance. We check this too — for free.