Florida · Nassau County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Nassau County, FL property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Nassau 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 Nassau County
Nassau County gives the full $50,000 low-income senior exemption on non-school taxes, and Florida DOR data show the long-term resident exemption is also granted on county taxes. Fernandina Beach, Callahan and Hilliard also show senior exemption values for city taxes in DOR data. Proof of income is due May 1, earlier than in most counties.
Apply at
Nassau County Property Appraiser
Phone
904-491-7300
Local breaks
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption), Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home)
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption)
$50,000 off the assessed value for non-school taxes. Florida DOR 2025 data also show senior exemption value on Fernandina Beach, Callahan and Hilliard city taxes (amounts not published).
Set by
county (non-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
Submit DR-501SC by March 1 with proof of income (Form 1040 or SSA-1099); proof of income is due no later than May 1.
Under s. 196.075, F.S., the income statement is required the first year; after that you must tell the property appraiser by May 1 if household income goes over the limit. Some property appraisers ask for income proof every year, so ask the office how renewal works here.
Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home)
Exempts the home's assessed value from Nassau County taxes. The Florida DOR 2026 exemption report shows $12,236,527 of this exemption granted in Nassau County.
Set by
county (per Florida DOR 2026 report; not school taxes)
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Meets the senior exemption rules (65+, household income at or below the limit) and has lived in the home as a permanent residence for at least 25 years, and the home's just (market) value was under $250,000 in the first year you apply and qualify.
Income limit
$38,686 household adjusted gross income (2026 limit, applied to 2025 income of everyone living in the home)
How to apply
File Form DR-501 (check the age 65 and older with 25 years permanent residency box) plus Form DR-501SC with the property appraiser, with proof of 25 years of residence and prior-year tax returns and W-2s for the household.
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Nassau County
What property tax exemptions are there in Nassau County?
Nassau County gives the full $50,000 low-income senior exemption on non-school taxes, and Florida DOR data show the long-term resident exemption is also granted on county taxes. Fernandina Beach, Callahan and Hilliard also show senior exemption values for city taxes in DOR data. Proof of income is due May 1, earlier than in most counties. Local breaks here: Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption); Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Nassau County?
Nassau County Property Appraiser Phone: 904-491-7300. Also: Nassau County Tax Collector, which pays the tax bill.
When is the deadline to apply in Nassau County?
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption): March 1. Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home): March 1.
Is there an income limit for Nassau 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) Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home): $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 Nassau County?
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption): Under s. 196.075, F.S., the income statement is required the first year; after that you must tell the property appraiser by May 1 if household income goes over the limit. Some property appraisers ask for income proof every year, so ask the office how renewal works here. Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home): Same as the senior exemption: report by May 1 if household income goes over the limit.
Median effective tax rate for Nassau 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.