Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. Homestead Exemption.You should contact the Property Appraisers Office at 850-638-6205 or visit their website for more information. All persons seeking homestead exemption must complete an original application (Form DR-501). The application must be signed and filed in person. Attention: Before filling out form, download and save to your computer. You should complete all required forms and applica ons for the exemp on and file them with your county property appraiser. The most common real property exemption is the homestead exemption. Douglas County has additional exemptions.