Clermont / Leesburg, Florida
Lake County
Clermont, Leesburg, Mount Dora. Central FL growth.
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160,000
Residential properties
13,280
Estimated missing homestead exemption
~$900
Average annual savings
$12.0M
Total addressable savings per year
Lake County Homestead Exemption
What is it?
Florida's Homestead Exemption removes up to $50,000 from your property's taxable value. In Lake County, with a combined millage rate of approximately 18 mills, that saves you roughly $900/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 Lake County Property Appraiser
- Need: Signed DR-501 form, FL ID, and deed/closing docs
- Can file online, by mail, or in person
Flood insurance
Lake County has an estimated 20,000 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.