Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. NOTE: Before applying, please make sure your Florida Driver's License or Identification Card has been updated to your new address.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. File an application for a homestead exemption on your Florida residence. To qualify for homestead exemption, you have to declare Florida as your permanent residence. We encourage all applicants to file for homestead using our easy online e-File system. There is no easier way to file. Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office. See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address. If you are married and your spouse is not filing for homestead, the following infor mation must be provided under column two (2):. Name.
