We don’t profess to be the experts on this subject (which is why we’ve included a link to the real authority) but we do know a little!
If you are a (especially new) property owner in Duval County or North Florida, you may be eligible for exemptions and additional benefits that can reduce your property tax liability!
For example, military owners can keep their homestead if they use the address of the rental for their permanent address. There are multiple aspects to the homestead exemption (s) and there are parameters that must be observed and followed.
USE the link below to get to all the information, included easy to read 1 pagers on each aspect. It will be well worth your time!
http://floridarevenue.com/property/Pages/Taxpayers_Exemptions.aspx