Property owners in Florida may be eligible for exemptions and additional benefits that can reduce their property tax liability. The deadline for filing for exemptions is March 1st.Exemption forms are available from the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office. 9. All legal Florida residents are eligible for a Homestead Exemption on their homes, condominiums, co-op apartments, and certain mobile home lots if they qualify. Instead, your exemption may begin in 2022, so long as you apply prior to March 1, 2022. To qualify for the exemption, you must be a permanent resident of Florida, and the home must be your primary residence. Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. The principal parties involved in this system are the local Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and taxpayers.