Walton County Property Appraiser: Veterans Exemptions

The exemptions are the State's; the Florida entries explain them. The Walton County Property Appraiser's real property exemptions page lists what it asks for. $5,000 for a disabled ex-servicemember or surviving spouse (196.24). For a veteran discharged under honourable conditions and disabled 10% or more, and the unremarried surviving spouse: "A certificate of disability (e.g. rating decision letter, summary of benefits letter)" from the U.S. Government or VA; a surviving spouse also brings the marriage and death certificates. Total and permanent (196.081). A VA letter (rating decision or summary of benefits) showing a service-connected total and permanent disability; the exemption carries over to the surviving spouse, who brings the death certificate. Also listed: the surviving spouse of a veteran who died of service-connected causes on active duty, with a VA or U.S. Government letter; and veterans confined to wheelchairs under 196.091, with a certificate of the specially adapted housing assistance. 65 and over, combat-related (196.082). The DD-214, the VA rating decision, evidence of the combat-related share if the letter does not show it, and proof of age. Filing. "Application for these exemptions must be made by March 1st of the year for which you apply. The initial application must be made in person at the Property Appraiser's office." For each veteran exemption, "An applicant may apply for the exemption before receiving the necessary documentation. Upon receipt of the documentation, the exemption shall be granted as of the date of the original application", with excess taxes refunded within the four-year limit. Office: 571 U.S. Hwy 90 East, DeFuniak Springs; 850-892-8123; weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.