Welcome to the Lee County Property Appraiser's Office on-line filing for Homestead Exemption. There are two ways to apply, depending on certain criteria.Apply in person: Monday – Friday, between the hours of a.m. Submit your homestead applica on to your county property appraiser. Click here for county property appraiser contact and website informa on. How do I file for Homestead Exemption? The homestead exemption and Save Our Homes assessment limitation help thousands of Florida homeowners save money on their property taxes every year. An application therefore must be filed with the county property appraiser not later than March 1 of each year for which such exemption is claimed. Attention: Ms. Marcia Wilson, Deputy Clerk. Proof of ownership of your property in the form of a copy of a tax bill or your deed.