Additional Low-Income Senior Exemption: Filing period is January 1 through March 1 of each year. You are 65 or older in the year you apply.To qualify for a homestead, you must: Own a property, Occupy the property as your sole or primary residence, Be a Minnesota resident. Homestead status can save you money on your property taxes. Individual taxpayer identification numbers now qualify property owners for homestead exclusion. Calculate how much you'll pay in property taxes on your home, given your location and assessed home value. The outreach program is designed to provide convenient and accessible service to all Broward residents.