Please visit us at our office if you need assistance with these forms:
DeSoto County Property Appraiser
815 N. Mills Ave, Suite 101
Arcadia, Florida 34266
Exemption Forms
| Form | Description |
| Exemptions Info | Explanation of Available Exemptions and Discount Requirements |
| DR-501 sample | Homestead Exemption Sample DR-501 form for your reference. This form is used to apply for homestead exemption on your primary residence. Please Note: You must apply for Homestead Exemption in person at our office. Contact Us Due by: March 1st |
| DR-416 | Physicians Certification of Total and Permanent Disability Two certificates needed to apply for addition tax relief for a physical disability exemption. Due by: March 1st |
Tangible Personal Property
| Form | Description |
| DR-405 | Tangible Personal Property Please fill out this form if you have a business or other taxable personal property. Due by: April 1st |
| DR-405(I) | Instructions for Tangible Personal Property Instructions and sample to help you fill out the DR-405 |
Value Adjustment Board
| Form | Description |
| For the most recent VAB forms, please visit the: Florida DOR web site | |
Exemption From Public Records (Florida Statute 119.071)
| Form | Description |
| Request Application | Protected Address – Request for Exemption From Public Records Please refer to Section119.071 Florida Statutes for more details. |
| Supplemental Info | Protected Address – Supplemental Information Outlines impact to applicant when requesting exemption from Public Records. |
| Removal Application | Protected Address – Request for Removal of Public Disclosure Exemption Please refer to Section119.071 Florida Statutes for more details. |
Other Forms
| Form | Description |
| Address Change | Change of Address Form Please fill out this form to notify us if your Property or Mailing Address has changed. |