Exemptions for un-remarried widows & widowers

• A. Un-remarried widows & widowers are not eligible for exemptions
• B. Un-remarried widows & widowers are eligible for exemptions
• C. They must reside in the property to qualify
• D. They receive only a tax credit, not an exemption

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that Florida provides a property tax exemption for surviving spouses who have not remarried and continue to use the home as their homestead. This means an un-remarried widow or widower can still receive a reduction in the property's assessed value on their primary residence after their spouse dies, as long as they remain unmarried and the home remains their homestead. The exemption lowers taxes, rather than granting a tax credit, and it applies specifically to the eligible surviving spouse’s residence. Therefore, the statement that un-remarried widows and widowers are eligible for exemptions correctly reflects how the exemption works.