Homestead Exemption. The deadline to submit a homestead and all exemption applications is March 1 following the year of your home purchase.We are unable to accept online filings. Contact your local property appraiser if you have questions about your exemption. File the signed application for exemption with the county property appraiser. You should complete all required forms and applica ons for the exemp on and file them with your county property appraiser. Aspx, find your property and copy your Parcel ID. To apply for the standard homestead exemption in Florida, visit the property appraiser's website for the county where your property is located. Homestead exemption applications may now be filed online! In this session, we discuss Florida's Homestead Exemption, Save Our Homes, and Portability.