Property Ownership

Florida's 'homestead' protection begins when:

AThe owner records a declaration with the county
BThe owner establishes the property as their primary, permanent Florida residence✓ Correct
CThe property appraiser designates the property as homestead
DThe property tax exemption is granted

Explanation

Florida's constitutional homestead protection attaches when the owner establishes the property as their permanent, primary Florida residence. The property tax exemption requires a separate application to the county property appraiser, but the constitutional protection is based on actual residency.

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