Florida · Sumter County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Sumter County, FL property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Sumter 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 Sumter County
Sumter 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. No city in the county shows a senior exemption in DOR data. 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
Sumter County Property Appraiser
Phone
352-569-6800
Local breaks
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption)
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption)
Up to $50,000 off the assessed value for Sumter County taxes; the property appraiser's website does not state the county amount, so confirm it with the office.
Set by
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
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.
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.
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 Sumter County
What property tax exemptions are there in Sumter County?
Sumter 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. No city in the county shows a senior exemption in DOR data. 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. Local breaks here: Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Sumter County?
Sumter County Property Appraiser Phone: 352-569-6800 Address: 218 E McCollum Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513. Also: Sumter County Tax Collector, which pays the tax bill.
When is the deadline to apply in Sumter County?
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption): March 1.
Is there an income limit for Sumter 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 Sumter 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.
Median effective tax rate for Sumter 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.