How do I file a declared homestead? 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. To claim the exemption, the homeowner must make a one-time filing with the county assessor where the property is located. In addition, the Assessor sends an application to every new homeowner pre-filled with information that identifies the property and the sales transaction. Tiempo corto, sin afectar la exención homestead (Ref. Sección 196.061, Estatutos de la Florida). The claim form, BOE-266, Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption, is available from the county assessor. If you own your home, reside there permanently and are a Florida resident as of January 1, you may qualify for homestead exemption.