Florida · St. Johns County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
St. Johns County, FL property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in St. Johns 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 St. Johns County
St. Johns County offers the low-income senior exemption (up to $50,000) and the long-term resident senior exemption; the long-term resident exemption applies to county millages only. Florida DOR data show the cities of St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach also grant a senior exemption on city taxes (amounts not published).
Apply at
St. Johns County Property Appraiser
Phone
904-827-5500
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)
Up to $50,000 off the assessed value for the taxing authorities that passed it.
Set by
taxing authorities that adopted it (county; 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
Apply online at sjcpa.gov or in person by March 1 with DR-501SC, IRS Form 4506-T, federal income tax returns or Social Security 1099s, and income statements for all household members.
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 St. Johns County millages.
Set by
county millages only
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
Apply online at sjcpa.gov or in person by March 1 with DR-501SC, IRS Form 4506-T, federal income tax returns or Social Security 1099s, and income statements for all household members. The Affidavit for Additional Seniors who maintain Long-Term Residency must be completed in the Property Appraiser's office.
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 St. Johns County
What property tax exemptions are there in St. Johns County?
St. Johns County offers the low-income senior exemption (up to $50,000) and the long-term resident senior exemption; the long-term resident exemption applies to county millages only. Florida DOR data show the cities of St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach also grant a senior exemption on city taxes (amounts not published). 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 St. Johns County?
St. Johns County Property Appraiser Phone: 904-827-5500 Address: 4030 Lewis Speedway, Suite 203, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Also: St. Johns County Tax Collector, which pays the tax bill.
When is the deadline to apply in St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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.