In order to qualify for homestead exemption: You must be a Florida resident. Meet the March 1 filing deadline.Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. Where do I apply for a Homestead Exemption? Homestead Exemptions are available from the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office. Complete the application online. File for Homestead Online. See below to file in Palm Beach or Broward County. You must own and be resident in the property on January 1 of the current year to be eligible to file for the current year. How Do You Claim Your Homestead Exemption?