Sarasota / Venice, Florida
Sarasota County
Affluent Gulf Coast — Sarasota, Venice, Siesta Key, Longboat Key.
200,000
Residential properties
16,600
Estimated missing homestead exemption
~$875
Average annual savings
$14.5M
Total addressable savings per year
Sarasota County Homestead Exemption
What is it?
Florida's Homestead Exemption removes up to $50,000 from your property's taxable value. In Sarasota County, with a combined millage rate of approximately 17.5 mills, that saves you roughly $875/year.
Who qualifies?
- You own the property (your name is on the deed)
- It's your permanent, primary residence
- You're a Florida resident (FL driver's license or ID)
- You haven't already filed for this property
How to file
- Deadline: March 1 of the tax year
- File with the Sarasota County Property Appraiser
- Need: Signed DR-501 form, FL ID, and deed/closing docs
- Can file online, by mail, or in person
Flood insurance
Sarasota County has an estimated 100,000 NFIP flood insurance policies. Based on statewide data, approximately 29% of policyholders may save by switching to private flood insurance. We check this too — for free.
Check your Sarasota County property
Free. No signup. 10 seconds.