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When buying real estate property, do not assume property taxes will remain the same. Any change in ownership may reset the assessed value of the property to full market value, which could result in higher property taxes. Please use our Tax Estimator to approximate your new property taxes.

The Property Appraiser does not send tax bills and does not set or collect taxes. Please visit the Tax Collector's website directly for additional information.

The Homestead Exemption saves property owners thousands of dollars each year. Do not jeopardize your Homestead by renting your property.

Before buying real estate property, be aware that non-ad valorem assessments may have a significant impact on your property tax bill.

UPDATE: OUR OFFICES ARE NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

To better serve our community, our offices are open to the public with certain limitations due to COVID-19. Our main priority continues to be the safety and well-being of the public.

The Downtown Miami and the South Dade Government Center will be open to the public by appointment only. You may schedule a visit online today. Our regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or you may call us at 305-375-4712, if you have any questions that do not require an in-person visit.

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SearchProperty Search

The Property Search allows you to view detailed information for properties in Miami-Dade County.

PenComparable Sales

The Comparable Sales Tool allows you to access and compare real estate sale information for properties in Miami-Dade County.

PenTax Estimator

The Tax Estimator provides an approximate amount of taxes that may be due on a property.

PenTax Comparison

The Tax Comparison allows you to view a property's tax information for the current and previous year and lists changes by taxing district.

Hurricane Irma

As we continue our recovery and cleanup efforts, please visit the Emergency website for the latest information on openings and closings in Miami-Dade County.

Calculating the Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference - Better known as Portability

Generally, there are two major components in calculating portability known as upsizing  and downsizing. Here is how it works:

Portability
Upsizing Example

Prior Home

New Home
Market Value
$250,000
 Market Value
$400,000
Save Our Homes Assessment Difference
- $100,000
 Transfer of Assessment Difference (PORT)
- $100,000
Assessment Value
$150,000
 Assessed Value
$300,000

Portability
Downsizing Example

Prior Home

New Home
Market Value
$250,000
 Market Value
$150,000
Save Our Homes Assessment Difference
- $100,000
 Transfer of Assessment Difference* (PORT)
- $ 60,000
Assessment Value
$150,000
 Assessed Value
$ 90,000

*Note: The amount Save Our Homes Assessment Difference transferred is apportioned at 60%. Here is how it is calculated: 150,000 / 250,000 X 150,000 = $90,000 (New Assessed Value). Also, Portability benefits may be reduced if the benefit is split among multiple homestead owners and the maximum amount of Save Our Homes Assessment Difference that can be transferred is limited to $500,000.
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