File for Homestead Online. See below to file in Palm Beach or Broward County.Were you or your dependent(s) living in the dwelling on January 1? • Do you claim residency in another county or state? March 1, 2023, is the deadline for Florida homestead exemption applications for qualifying residences owned and occupied on the January 1 tax day. January 1, 2024: Deadline for establishing your property's homestead status for the 2024 tax year. What is Homestead Exemption? What is the deadline to apply for Florida homestead exemption? March 1, 2024: Deadline to apply for the Homestead Tax Exemption for the 2024 tax year. Where do I apply for a Homestead Exemption?