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Franklin County, FL property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Franklin County, on top of Florida’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.

What is different in Franklin County

Franklin County has adopted the low-income senior exemption (up to $50,000) for county taxes but not the long-term resident exemption, according to Florida Department of Revenue data. Cities with a senior exemption on city taxes in DOR data: Apalachicola, Carrabelle. These facts come from Florida Department of Revenue data; the property appraiser's website does not list the local amounts, so confirm what applies to your address with the office before you apply.

Apply at: Franklin County Property Appraiser
Phone: 850-653-9236
Local breaks: Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption)
Tax year: 2026

Where to apply in Franklin County

Franklin County Property Appraiser

Phone: 850-653-9236
Address: 33 Market Street, Suite 101, Apalachicola, FL 32320

Official exemptions page

Other offices

Franklin County Tax Collector – pays the tax bill

Local exemptions in Franklin County

Seniors

Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption)

Up to $50,000 off the assessed value for Franklin County taxes; the Property Appraiser's page is headed 'Additional $50,000 Homestead Exemption' but says each government sets its own amount, so confirm the amount with the office. Florida DOR data also show a senior exemption on city taxes in Apalachicola, Carrabelle.

Set by: county and some cities (not school taxes)
Tax year: 2026
Who qualifies: You have the homestead exemption, at least one owner living in the home is 65 or older on January 1, and total household adjusted gross income for the prior year is at or below the limit.
Income limit: $38,686 household adjusted gross income (2026 limit, applied to 2025 income of everyone living in the home)
How to apply: First time: file Form DR-501 (check the age 65 and older with limited income box) plus Form DR-501SC household income statement with the property appraiser, with prior-year federal tax returns and W-2s for everyone in the household.
Form: DR-501SC Household Income sworn statement and return
Deadline: March 1
Renewal: The Property Appraiser's page says proof of income or a sworn statement of household income must be given by March 1 each year.

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Franklin County

Each school district, city or other taxing unit can set its own amount. Find the ones on your tax bill.

Sort:

Taxing unit	Type	Seniors	Long term senior	Source
Apalachicola	city	adopted (DOR 2025 data; amount not published)	unknown	official
Carrabelle	city	adopted (DOR 2025 data; amount not published)	unknown	official
Franklin County	county	adopted (amount not published)	no	official

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from Florida law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the Florida page.

Homestead Exemption$51,411
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior)(only where the local government offers it)
Total and Permanent Disability Exemption for Veterans (and wheelchair-bound disabled veterans)Full exemption
Disabled Ex-Servicemember $5,000 Exemption and Combat-Disabled Veteran Discount (65+)$5,000
Total and Permanent Disability Exemptions (quadriplegic; wheelchair-bound or legally blind; $5,000 blind/disabled)Full exemption
Exemption for Totally and Permanently Disabled First RespondersFull exemption
Widow's/Widower's Exemption and Surviving Spouse of First Responder Exemption$5,000

All Florida property tax exemptions

By group in Florida: Seniors · Veterans · Disability · Surviving spouses

Savings estimate for Franklin County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

Exemption

Value taken off ($)

Filled in when the exemption is a fixed dollar amount. You can change it.

Tax rate (%)

Franklin County median effective rate: 0.55% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

Enter a value and a tax rateChoose an exemption or type the value it takes off.

Median effective rate in Franklin County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. It is a county-wide middle value; rates differ by town and school district.

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Eligibility finder for Franklin County

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A first check, not a decision: only your county, city or town assessor decides. We read ages, ratings and income limits only where the official rule states them plainly; otherwise we show the rule for you to check.

Document checklist for Franklin County

Pick the breaks you plan to apply for. You get a checklist of forms, documents, steps and deadlines to print or keep on your phone.

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Exemptions to include

Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption)Homestead Exemption (statewide)Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior) (statewide)Total and Permanent Disability Exemption for Veterans (and wheelchair-bound disabled veterans) (statewide)Disabled Ex-Servicemember $5,000 Exemption and Combat-Disabled Veteran Discount (65+) (statewide)Total and Permanent Disability Exemptions (quadriplegic; wheelchair-bound or legally blind; $5,000 blind/disabled) (statewide)Exemption for Totally and Permanently Disabled First Responders (statewide)Widow's/Widower's Exemption and Surviving Spouse of First Responder Exemption (statewide)

Questions about property tax exemptions in Franklin County

What property tax exemptions are there in Franklin County?

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Franklin County?

Franklin County Property Appraiser Phone: 850-653-9236 Address: 33 Market Street, Suite 101, Apalachicola, FL 32320. Also: Franklin County Tax Collector, which pays the tax bill.

When is the deadline to apply in Franklin County?

Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption): March 1.

Is there an income limit for Franklin County’s local breaks?

Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption): $38,686 household adjusted gross income (2026 limit, applied to 2025 income of everyone living in the home)

Do I have to reapply every year in Franklin County?

Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption): The Property Appraiser's page says proof of income or a sworn statement of household income must be given by March 1 each year.

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Franklin County.

Sources

Franklin County Property Appraiser
Florida DOR Data Book: 2026 Exemption Value Reports (by county)
Florida DOR Data Book: Municipal Report (senior homestead exemption value by city, 2025 roll)
s. 196.075, Florida Statutes
Florida DOR: Two Additional Homestead Exemptions for Persons 65 and Older (rev. January 2026)
Median effective tax rate for Franklin County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. The rate is property taxes paid divided by home value.

Last checked: Oct 2026.