Property owners in Florida may be eligible for exemptions and additional benefits that can reduce their property tax liability. The regular filing deadline is February 15th to receive the full exemption.In order to apply for this exemption, you must provide either a Florida physician's certification form (DR-416) or SSDI award letter. See full guide here. The Property Appraiser determines each property's value and applies exemptions as eligible. Application for these exemptions must be made between January 1st and March 1st of the year for which you apply. The initial application must be made in person. Calculate how much you'll pay in property taxes on your home, given your location and assessed home value. Your property appraiser will send you a card each year confirming the exemption. Florida Homestead Exemption This is the most common exemption.