You must file with the county or city where your home is located. Each county has different applications and required documents.To receive the benefit of the homestead exemption, taxpayers must file an initial application. Property owners who qualify for other exemptions, must complete the corresponding form and submit it to the Property Appraiser's Office. You have three options for completing and submitting it: Complete the form online and select the state's e-file option. The timely filing period for Homestead Exemption for 2025 is March 2, 2024 through March 3, 2025. The deadline for filing for exemptions is March 1st. Exemption forms are available from the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office. Remember, you must have been living in the home as your primary residence as of January 1st of that year to qualify. Dade Property Appraiser.