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. You'll need to complete an application form, provide necessary documentation, and submit it to the appropriate authority.Apply for homestead exemptions? Call the Tarrant Appraisal District at 817-284-0024. Homestead: This exemption can help homeowners reduce state property taxes and protect surviving spouses from creditors. The most common is the homestead exemption, which is available to homeowners in their primary residence.