Homestead Exemption. The deadline to submit a homestead and all exemption applications is March 1 following the year of your home purchase.Attention: Before filling out form, download and save to your computer. Homestead exemption applications may now be filed online! Contact your local property appraiser if you have questions about your exemption. File the signed application for exemption with the county property appraiser. To apply for the standard homestead exemption in Florida, visit the property appraiser's website for the county where your property is located. You should contact the Property Appraisers Office at 850-638-6205 or visit their website for more information. Property appraisers establish the value of your property each year as of January 1. This guide walks you through the essentials: what the exemption is, how to qualify, the benefits, and how to apply.
