Certain property tax benefits are available to persons age 65 or older in Florida. Eligibility for property tax exemp ons depends on certain requirements.To apply for the standard homestead exemption in Florida, visit the property appraiser's website for the county where your property is located. Be 65 years of age or older as of January 1 of the year in which the exemption is claimed. Please call your county's property appraiser office to find out if they offer this additional exemption, and ask about the income limitation. In addition, the Assessor sends an application to every new homeowner pre-filled with information that identifies the property and the sales transaction. The county provides an additional property tax exemption for qualifying seniors who have lived in their home for at least 25 years. Senior Citizen Exemption Property tax benefits are available to persons 65 or older in Florida. For more information about exemption eligibility and requirements, please goto our exemptions page.