You can get information about your property tax benefits, including: Application status, Current benefit amounts, Proposed benefit for the upcoming tax year. Permanent Florida residency required on January 1.Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office. See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address. This can provide asset protection from creditors for at least some of house's value. Filing for Florida's Homestead Exemption can offer you tax savings when you own real estate in Florida. STAR Assessor Guide. Note: This document pertains to the STAR exemption. Claiming a Florida homestead exemption involves some very specific requirements that must be completed within a specified time frame. Proof of ownership of your property in the form of a copy of a tax bill or your deed.