Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. All applications submitted, must include copies of the following required documentation (Proofs of Residency) for all owners who apply.You must file a new application for your new residence. Property owners who qualify for other exemptions, must complete the corresponding form and submit it to the Property Appraiser's Office. If you did not receive an exemption, write in the address where you lived last year. 9. All legal Florida residents are eligible for a Homestead Exemption on their homes, condominiums, co-op apartments, and certain mobile home lots if they qualify. To qualify for this exemption, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Florida as of January 1st of the application year. A Florida Identification Card with an out of state driver license is not acceptable. Proof of ownership of your property in the form of a copy of a tax bill or your deed. There are a number of state (F.
