Taxes
Homestead
A property the owner lives in as a primary residence, often given tax breaks and legal protections.
Homestead status can lower taxes and change how a tax sale works, including the minimum bid and the notices an owner receives.
Whether a property had homestead status is shown on the assessor record. A homestead parcel at a tax sale often means an occupied home.
How it works by state
- Florida
- For Florida homestead property, the tax deed opening bid includes half of the assessed value.
General information, reviewed 2026-10-12. Not legal advice. Rules change and each county publishes its own sale terms; confirm with the county before bidding.