Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. This Video Shows you How to Complete an Application for Homestead Exemption.The Property Appraiser mails Homestead Exemption application forms and qualification guidelines to persons who bought homes during the current year. After you have created your online account and gathered the required documents necessary to qualify for the exemption that you are applying for. In FL you can't even apply for a homestead exemption until you've been in the house for a year. If you own your home, reside there permanently and are a Florida resident as of January 1, you may qualify for homestead exemption. In addition, the Assessor sends an application to every new homeowner pre-filled with information that identifies the property and the sales transaction. The timely deadline to apply for all 2024 exemptions is March 1, 2024. Submit the application: Once you've filled out the form and gathered the required documents, it's time to submit your application. Pas encore d'évaluation.