Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. The homestead exemption and Save Our Homes assessment limitation help thousands of Florida homeowners save money on their property taxes every year.The Property Appraiser's Office administers all property tax exemptions. Brief summaries of available exemptions are listed here. Where do I apply for a Homestead Exemption? Homestead Exemptions are available from the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office. Disabled applicants must complete form DTE 105E,. Complete the application online, print it out, and mail it to the Property Appraiser's Office. The exemption is not automatic. (Drivers license or Birth Certificate) All applicants must already have filed for the original Homestead Exemption before receiving the Senior Exemption.