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Florida ResidencyThere are many topics and issues related to Florida residency and becoming a Florida resident. Below are some examples where "residency" is referenced in Florida Statutes.
Florida Identification Card and Driver License Information
(includes U.S. citizen and non-United States citizen)
General Information: Manifesting and evidencing domicile in Florida
(Chapter 222.17, F.S. - Homestead and Exemptions)
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Selected References
Florida Statutes, Chapter 222
HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS
Method Of Setting Apart Homestead And Exemptions
222.17 Manifesting and evidencing domicile in Florida
(1) Any person who shall have established a domicile in this state may manifest and evidence the same by filing in the office of the clerk of the circuit court for the county in which the said person shall reside, a sworn statement showing that he or she resides in and maintains a place of abode in that county which he or she recognizes and intends to maintain as his or her permanent home.
(2) Any person who shall have established a domicile in the State of Florida, but who shall maintain another place or places of abode in some other state or states, may manifest and evidence his or her domicile in this state by filing in the office of the clerk of the circuit court for the county in which he or she resides, a sworn statement that his or her place of abode in Florida constitutes his or her predominant and principal home, and that he or she intends to continue it permanently as such.
(Note: This is not a complete statute. See full and complete Florida Statutes for additional information.)
TAXATION AND FINANCE
Florida Statutes, Chapter 196
[Property Tax; homestead exemption]
196.015 Permanent residency; factual determination by property appraiser.--Intention to establish a permanent residence in this state is a factual determination to be made, in the first instance, by the property appraiser. Although any one factor is not conclusive of the establishment or nonestablishment of permanent residence, the following are relevant factors that may be considered by the property appraiser in making his or her determination as to the intent of a person claiming a homestead exemption to establish a permanent residence in this state:
(1) Formal declarations of the applicant.
(2) Informal statements of the applicant.
(3) The place of employment of the applicant.
(4) The previous permanent residency by the applicant in a state other than Florida or in another country and the date non-Florida residency was terminated.
(5) The place where the applicant is registered to vote.
(6) The place of issuance of a driver's license to the applicant.
(7) The place of issuance of a license tag on any motor vehicle owned by the applicant.
(8) The address as listed on federal income tax returns filed by the applicant.
(9) The previous filing of Florida intangible tax returns by the applicant.
Florida Statutes, Chapter 1009
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS, FEES, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
General provisions, student fees, financial assistance, prepaid college programs
F.S. 1009.21 - Determination of resident status for tuition purposes
Florida Statutes, Chapter 400
NURSING HOMES AND RELATED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
"Resident" means an individual 60 years of age or older who resides in a long-term care facility.
Florida Statutes, Chapter 372
NATURAL RESOURCES; CONSERVATION, RECLAMATION, AND USE
372.57 Licenses and permits; exemptions; fees
(15) "Resident" means:
(a) Any person who has continually resided in this state for 6 months; or
(b) Any member of the United States Armed Forces who is stationed in this state.
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