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Selling an inherited house in Florida.
Florida has no state estate or inheritance tax, but how the home passes to you and what happens to its property-tax benefits are worth understanding first.
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How it works in Florida.
Inheriting a home in Florida usually comes with fewer state tax questions than in many places. The Florida Department of Revenue explains that Florida's estate tax no longer applies to people who died after December 31, 2004, and Florida does not have an inheritance tax. The bigger practical questions tend to be how title reaches you, whether probate is needed, and what the property tax bill may look like once the home changes hands.
How you receive the home shapes how and when you can sell it. A house might pass through formal probate, a shorter summary administration, an enhanced life estate deed, a trust or survivorship titling. Homestead property also follows its own descent rules when a spouse or children survive. A Florida probate attorney and your county property appraiser can confirm what applies to your home before you make plans to sell.
Florida specifics
What to know in Florida.
No Florida estate or inheritance tax
According to the Florida Department of Revenue, a federal change eliminated Florida's estate tax for people who died after December 31, 2004. Since July 1, 2023, personal representatives no longer file the state affidavits that confirmed no Florida estate tax was due. A federal estate tax return may still be required for very large estates.
Save Our Homes benefit ends on transfer
Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps yearly increases in a homestead's assessed value. The Department of Revenue explains that a change of ownership generally ends that benefit, and the home is reassessed at just value on the January 1 after the change. Certain transfers at death are treated differently, so check with your county property appraiser.
Homestead may pass outside probate
The Florida Bar explains that homestead real estate is generally not treated as an ordinary probate asset. When a spouse and descendants survive and the home was in the owner's sole name, the spouse may receive a life estate or elect a one-half interest, which affects who must sign a sale.
How title reaches heirs
Depending on the paperwork, title may pass through formal probate with letters of administration, through summary administration, or outside probate by an enhanced life estate (Lady Bird) deed, a trust or survivorship titling. Florida has not adopted a statutory transfer-on-death deed for real estate.
Selling before probate wraps up
If the house is still in the estate, the personal representative usually handles the sale. Under section 733.613 of the Florida Statutes, a will that grants a power of sale generally lets the personal representative sell without a court order; otherwise the court must authorize or confirm the sale.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules can change and every situation is different, so confirm the details for your case with a Florida attorney or the appropriate office.
Your options
There is more than one path.
Keep or rent the home
Keeping the house can preserve a family place or provide rental income. It also means ongoing costs, maintenance and, for a rental, the responsibilities of being a landlord. If siblings share ownership, one heir may be able to buy out the others.
List with a real estate agent
Listing on the open market reaches the widest pool of buyers and is often the clearest way to learn what the home is worth. It usually involves preparing the house, showings and agent commissions. It can take longer if the home needs work or is still full of belongings.
Explore offers from investors and professionals
Some heirs prefer a simpler path, especially when the home needs repairs or they live far away. Through a platform like Doorbloom, you can share details about the house and hear from independent investors and professionals who may buy it as-is. Offers may be lower than what a fully prepared listing could bring, so it is worth comparing.
How it works
Three clear steps.
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Share the address, condition and your timeline. It takes about a minute, and we only ask what is needed for the next step.
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Real estate investors and professionals review your home. You see who they are before anyone gets your contact details.
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Talk to the people you want, compare your options, or decide not to sell. There is no pressure and no obligation.
Questions
Questions from Florida homeowners.
Does Florida have an inheritance tax?
No. Florida does not have an inheritance tax, and the Florida Department of Revenue explains that the state's estate tax no longer applies to people who died after December 31, 2004. Federal estate tax rules are separate and only affect larger estates, so a tax professional can confirm whether any federal filing is needed.
Will property taxes go up on a house I inherit in Florida?
They may. When a Florida homestead changes ownership, the Save Our Homes limit generally ends and the home is reassessed at just value on the following January 1. Some transfers at death are treated differently, so your county property appraiser is the best place to confirm how your situation is handled.
Do I need to go through probate to sell an inherited house in Florida?
It depends on how the home was titled. A house held in a trust, with a right of survivorship or under an enhanced life estate deed may pass without probate. Otherwise you may need formal or summary administration first. A Florida probate attorney can review the deed and will.
What is a Lady Bird deed in Florida?
It is an enhanced life estate deed. The owner keeps control of the home during life, including the right to sell, and a named beneficiary receives it at death without probate. Florida recognizes these deeds in practice rather than through a transfer-on-death deed statute.
Is Doorbloom buying my house?
No. Doorbloom is a platform that connects Florida homeowners with real estate investors and professionals. Any offer comes from them, and nothing is binding until you sign a purchase agreement.
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