If you have any questions on filing for property tax exemptions, please contact our office at 813-272-6100. Property owners in Florida may be eligible for exemptions and additional benefits that can reduce their property tax liability.March 1 is the statutory deadline to file a Homestead Exemption application with our office. Visit the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's website or office. File for a homestead or any other property tax exemption. Discuss the assessed value or exemption status of your property. Did you have a tax exemption on another property during the preceding calendar year? 11. Where did you live on January 1 of the preceding calendar year? A homeowner must submit an application for Catastrophic Event Tax Refund, to the Hillsborough County property appraiser. Property Tax Exemption.