Property owners in Florida may be eligible for exemptions and additional benefits that can reduce their property tax liability. Filing for Florida's Homestead Exemption can offer you tax savings when you own real estate in Florida.If you're planning to claim a homestead exemption, you must first apply for a Florida driver's license. When to file: Application for all exemptions must be made between January 1 and March 1 of the tax year. The deadline to file for homestead exemption is March 1st of the current tax year. HJR 7017: Annual Adjustment to Homestead Exemption Value. SB 7054: Private Activity Bonds.