The Florida homestead exemption is a property tax break that's offered based on your home's assessed value and provides exemptions within a certain value limit. The homestead exemption and Save Our Homes assessment limitation help thousands of Florida homeowners save money on their property taxes every year.By law, a homestead exemption is not transferable. If you move, your homestead exemption does not automatically follow you to your new residence. Overview for Qualifying and Applying for a Homestead Exemption. There are two deadlines which must be met in order to benefit from the Homestead Exemption.