If you have any questions on filing for property tax exemptions, please contact our office at 813-272-6100. The statutory filing deadline is March 1.If it falls on a weekend or legal holiday, then it would extend to the next business day. Contact your local property appraiser if you have questions about your exemption. File the signed application for exemption with the county property appraiser. Completing the form in its entirety will expedite the process of your application. Complete the form as follows: 1. To apply for the standard homestead exemption in Florida, visit the property appraiser's website for the county where your property is located. Visit the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's website or office. All persons seeking homestead exemption must complete an original application (Form DR-501).