§ 20-42. Taxpayer to file application and statement; etc.

(a)

Those persons entitled to the homestead tax exemption in F.S. 196.031, as amended, may apply for and may receive an additional homestead tax exemption as provided in this article.

(b)

A taxpayer claiming the additional homestead tax exemption provided under this article shall annually submit to the property appraiser, no later than March 1, a sworn statement of household income on a form prescribed by the department of revenue.

(c)

The filing of the statement of the taxpayer shall be supported by copies of any federal income tax returns for the prior year, any wage and earnings statements (W-2 forms), and any other documents it finds necessary, for each member of the household, to be submitted by June 1. The taxpayer's statement shall attest to the accuracy of such copies. The property appraiser may not grant the exemption without the required documentation.

(d)

If title is held jointly with right of survivorship, the person residing on the subject property and otherwise qualifying may receive the entire amount of the additional homestead tax exemption.

(Ord. No. 99-22, § 7, 11-16-99)