Tentative Eligibility Verification for Disabled Veterans or Surviving Spouse Exemptions (DR-501V)
Note: Tentative verification is not binding on the Property Appraiser and is not subject to administrative or judicial review under Chapter 194. Final eligibility requires completing all annual exemption application requirements after you purchase the property and establish permanent residence by January 1.
Florida law allows a tentative (non-binding) review of eligibility for certain veteran and surviving-spouse exemptions. After you purchase the property and make it your permanent residence on or before January 1, you must still complete the annual exemption application(s).
Information
The DR-501V provides a preliminary, non-binding assessment by the Property Appraiser of whether you appear to qualify for an exemption listed below. You must still meet all application requirements and deadlines for final approval after you purchase your home and establish it as your permanent residence by January 1.
Exemptions Covered- Service-connected, totally and permanently disabled veteran or surviving spouse (s. 196.081, F.S.)
- Surviving spouse of veteran who died while on active duty (s. 196.081, F.S.)
- Surviving spouse of a first responder who died in the line of duty (s. 196.081, F.S.)
- Disabled veteran discount (age 65+, combat-related) that carries over to the surviving spouse (s. 196.082, F.S.)
- Veteran confined to a wheelchair, service-connected and totally disabled (s. 196.091, F.S.)
Required Documentation
| Exemption Type | Amount | Qualifications | Required Documents | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disabled veteran discount (age 65+, combat-related) | % of disability | Combat-related, age 65+ | VA letter; proof of age; DR-501DV | 196.082 |
| Veteran confined to wheelchair | All taxes | Veteran or spouse | VA or U.S. Gov. documentation | 196.091 |
| Totally & permanently disabled veteran or spouse | All taxes | Veteran or spouse | VA or U.S. Gov. documentation | 196.081 |
| Surviving spouse – active duty death | All taxes | Surviving spouse | DVA or Gov. letter verifying death | 196.081 |
| Surviving spouse – first responder | All taxes | Surviving spouse | Official line-of-duty death letter | 196.081 |
Note: Tentative verification is not binding. Final eligibility requires the annual exemption application.
Submit Application
You can request a tentative (non-binding) eligibility verification. This review does not approve an exemption; final approval requires filing the appropriate applications after you purchase and make it your permanent residence.
Ways to Submit- By email — Send completed DR-501V and supporting docs to PAWebmail@MiamiDadePA.gov
- By mail — P.O. Box 013140, Miami, FL 33101-3140
- In person / Appointment — Use our Appointment Application to book a visit
- Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 710, Miami, FL 33128
- South Dade Government Center, 10710 SW 211 Street, 2nd Floor, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
Related Services
The Disability Exemption is automatically renewed each year. If you are still eligible for these exemption(s), you do not need to take any further action. Keep the automatic renewal receipt our office mails every year with the updated adjusted household for your records.
Florida Law prescribes that it is the duty of the owner of any property to notify the Property Appraiser promptly whenever the use of the property or the status or condition of the owner changes, so as to change the exempt status of the property.
If any owner fails to notify the Property Appraiser, and the Property Appraiser determines that for any year within the prior 10 years the owner was not entitled to receive such exemption, the property shall be subject to the taxes exempted as a result of such failure, plus 15 percent interest per year, and a penalty of 50 percent of the taxes exempted.
If you are the surviving spouse of a first responder who died in the line of duty, you can request a tentative (non-binding) eligibility verification for exemptions on a new home.