The Homestead Exemption saves property owners thousands of dollars each year. Is there a Homestead Exemption available?You may qualify is you are age 65 or older, or permanently disabled, and live in your own residence. The deadline for filing for exemptions is March 1st. Exemption forms are available from the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office. 9. Contact your local property appraiser if you have questions about your exemption. File the signed application for exemption with the county property appraiser.