Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. 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.Filing for Homestead and Other Exemptions. We are unable to accept online filings. To download and print a Request to Remove Homeowners' Exemption Form, click here . The Property Appraiser's Office also determines exemptions for Homestead, Disability, Widows, Veterans and many others. Download and complete an Application for Homestead Tax Deferral (Form DR-570). Download and complete an Application for Homestead Tax Deferral (Form DR-570). The official website of the City of Oakland. Proof of a homestead exemption in Florida.