You must file for your homestead exemption no later than March 1st. The regular filing deadline is February 15th to receive the full exemption.Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. To qualify for the exemption, you must be a permanent resident of Florida, and the home must be your primary residence. To qualify for the homeowners' exemption, the home must have been the principal residence of the owner as of January 1 of that tax year. The St. Johns County Property Appraiser's Office accepts applications for Homestead, portability, and other exemptions online for your convenience. March 1 is the statutory deadline to file a Homestead Exemption application with our office. In FL you can't even apply for a homestead exemption until you've been in the house for a year. This Housing Element was prepared through cooperation of staff in the City of San José. Answer a few questions and Ownwell will complete, file and manage your tax exemptions to unlock more savings!