When a property owner receives, but is no longer entitled to a homestead exemption or an agricultural classification, it is deemed to be non-compliant and abuse of the law.

If you know of a property in Lake County currently receiving a tax reduction from a homestead exemption or an agricultural classification, which you believe should not be receiving such reduction due to an abuse of the law, we urge you to report the property by filling in the form below or calling our Exemption Department at (352) 253-2154.

You may remain completely anonymous. If you wish to be contacted, you may leave your name and telephone number. However, this is not required.

If you call, please have as much of the following information as possible:

For Homestead Exemption Abuse:

• The address of the property in question.
• Whether the property is vacant, a rental or a vacation home.
• The length of time since the owner has lived at the property.
• The address where you believe the owner may be living now (if known).
• And, any other available information such as owner name or parcel ID number (if known).

For Agricultural Classification Abuse:

• The address or location of the property.
• The nature of the abuse.
• And, any other available information such as owner name or parcel ID number.

Privacy Notice
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses and electronic submissions are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address or submitted comments released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone at (352) 253-2154.