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Service Connected Total and Permanent Disability Exemption <br /> Who is Eligible? <br /> • An honorably discharged veteran with service-connected total and permanent <br /> disability may qualify for total exemption of homesteaded real estate used and <br /> owned as a homestead, less any portion used for commercial purposes. <br /> • An existing Service Connected Total and Permanent Disability exemption can be <br /> transferred to a new qualifying residence. Application must be made on the new <br /> residence and all other criteria met for the continued homestead exemption. <br /> The benefit of this exemption can carry over to the surviving spouse if the following conditions are <br /> met: <br /> • The veteran predeceases the spouse; <br /> "M' • the spouse continues to reside on the property and use it as his,or her,domicile; <br /> • the spouse does not remarry; <br /> • and,the spouse holds legal or beneficial title and held the property with the veteran <br /> by tenancy by the entireties at the veteran's death. <br /> • If the surviving spouse sells his/her homesteaded property,the assessed value of <br /> the original home will serve as the maximum exemption that can be claimed on the <br /> new home. <br /> You will need to provide the following: <br /> If filing for the first time, bring proof of your service connected disability, such as: <br /> • A disability identification card issue by our local Veteran's Administration Office. <br /> Note:The Indian River County Property Appraiser's Office has made an <br /> arrangement with our local Veteran's Administration Office to supply all of our total <br /> and permanently disabled veterans with an identification card for verification. <br /> Information provided on this page is a synopsis and should serve as a guideline offered to assist the general public. <br /> For detailed information please refer to the Florida Constitution(applicable Amendments)and the Florida State <br /> Statutes. <br />