It's Safe, Secure and Easy! Permanent Florida residency required on January 1.Applicants must file a Form CC-501 – Original Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions, to apply for the homestead exemption on the new homestead. In order to receive the Homestead Tax Exemption in Central FLorida for 2022 you must apply before March 1, 2022. Optional: Declaration of Domicile filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court prior to January 1st of the year of application. If you acquired the property more than 90 days ago and have not received an application, please call 714-834-3821 for an application. Who Qualifies for the Orange County Homestead Exemption? Property Tax Exemption. Orange County Property Appraiser. Find out if you qualify for a Homestead Exemptions, search property records and find property taxes and ownership information.