Contact your local property appraiser if you have questions about your exemption. File the signed application for exemption with the county property appraiser.To apply for the Florida Homestead Property Tax Exemption, the property owner must complete Form DR501 and submit it to the property appraiser. You should complete all required forms and applica ons for the exemp on and file them with your county property appraiser. After you have created your online account and gathered the required documents necessary to qualify for the exemption that you are applying for. In order to be timely, payment of taxes must be postmarked on or before January 31st. First, fill out the application specific to your County Appraisal District, then mail all of the documents to the Appraisal District for your County. This service easy and convenient, allowing you to complete your application in the comfort of your home, avoiding lines and traffic.