Download the Act 50 Applications(PDF, 1MB) and complete it. 1. Fill in the parcel number of the property for which you are seeking a homestead exclusion.Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. The Taxpayer Relief Act provides for property tax reduction allocations to be distributed to school districts through a "homestead or farmstead exclusion." If you're planning to claim a homestead exemption, you must first apply for a Florida driver's license. Calculate how much you'll pay in property taxes on your home, given your location and assessed home value. Most National Park Service sites don't charge an entrance fee, but some do. Learn more about how entrance fees are used in national parks. An investigation is underway after a Homestead police officer shot a man overnight. Read page 2118 of the latest Local News news, headlines, stories, photos, and video from CBS News.