Homestead Exemption. The deadline to submit a homestead and all exemption applications is March 1 following the year of your home purchase.Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. What is Required When Filing for Homestead Exemption? The assessed value between zero and 25 000 is fully exempt from property taxes if you qualify for homestead. You should complete all required forms and applica ons for the exemp on and file them with your county property appraiser. Homestead exemption applications may now be filed online! You must reside in the property as of December 31st and must file for homestead exemption on or before March 1st. In Florida, you are only required to file for Homestead exemption once for each home you own. You can file for the exemption with the county where your property is located either in person, online or via mail.