July news from the Glades County Property Appraiser

The legislature passed a bill implementing the 2016 constitutional amendment authorizing a 100 percent exemption for totally and permanently disabled first responders injured in the line of duty.

Any real estate that is owned and used as a homestead by a person who has a total and permanent disability as a result of an injury or injuries sustained in the line of duty while serving as a first responder in this state or during an operation in another state or country authorized by this state or a political subdivision of this state is exempt from taxation if the first responder is a permanent resident of this state on Jan. 1 of the year for which the exemption is being claimed.

A first responder means a law enforcement officer or correctional officer, a firefighter, or an emergency medical technician or paramedic, who is a full-time paid employee, part-time paid employee, or unpaid volunteer.

If you or someone you know may be eligible, please contact me. I will be more than happy to assist you with the application process. The last day to apply for the 2017 Glades County Tax Assessment Roll is Aug. 1.

Lorie Ward, C.F.A.

Glades County Property Appraiser 86-946-6025

LorieWard@GladesFLPA.com 500 Ave J, Room 202, 2nd Floor, Glades County Courthouse

Lorie Ward, C.F.A.

Glades County Property Appraiser