When to file: Application for all exemptions must be made between January 1 and March 1 of the tax year. (If you do not have a driver license you must have a State of Florida Identification card for non-drivers only).The Broward County Property Appraiser's office provides a way to file for homestead exemption online. Here's the starting page. Completing the Form. A current Florida Class E Driver License or Florida Identification card held for a period of more than six (6) consecutive months. Be prepared to provide proof of residency, such as a Florida driver's license, and any other required documents. Homeowners with a homestead exemption should see no increase in the county portion of their property tax bill.