Any veteran age 65 and older may qualify for a homestead property tax discount if the veteran has an honorable discharge from military service. If you own and occupy your home, you may be eligible for the general residential homestead exemption.Exemptions are only available to permanent. The exemption provided for in s. This exemption requires that you file the Form DR501 and provide a letter from the Veteran's Administration. Homestead Exemption and additional exemptions for seniors, veterans, widows and more may apply to your real estate property. A disabled veteran meeting all the conditions and requirements found in s. Information is available from the property appraiser's office in the county where the veteran or surviving spouse owns a homestead or other property.