Homestead Exemption. The deadline to submit a homestead and all exemption applications is March 1 following the year of your home purchase.Homestead exemption applications may now be filed online! It's QUICK, EASY and FREE! You can file for the exemption with the county where your property is located either in person, online or via mail. Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. You should complete all required forms and applica ons for the exemp on and file them with your county property appraiser. The assessed value between zero and 25 000 is fully exempt from property taxes if you qualify for homestead. Bonds are issued in the form of serial, term and capital appreciation bonds. You can file an application for both the standard exemption and the senior homestead exemption online.