Only one senior need apply for the senior exemption, but all members of the household must include their income and social security numbers. Contact your local property appraiser if you have questions about your exemption.File the signed application for exemption with the county property appraiser. You can only claim this exemption on a property that is your primary residence. The deadline for filing for exemptions is March 1st. Exemption forms are available from the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office. 9. The limited income Senior exemption provides an additional Homestead exemption for qualifying residents 65 and older. Learn more about the Senior exemption. You must file a new application for your new residence. In order to be eligible, the applicant MUST reside in the home and have a homestead exemption on the property.