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. In order to apply for homestead exemption, the following documents are needed: Recorded deed or tax bill in your name.To qualify for Homestead Exemption (F. Phone: (954) 357-6830 For information on Homestead Exemption in Broward County, see the Broward County Property Appraiser web site. Property owners in Florida may be eligible for exemptions and additional benefits that can reduce their property tax liability. Owner must submit proof of financial capability. G. The application package must be complete. If applying here it must be your primary residence (not second home) and you must not have a homestead exemption on another home. Homestead exemptions can protect a home up to a certain value of the homeowner's equity in it. To qualify for the homestead exemption, a person must own and occupy the home as their permanent residence as Jan.