All students who apply online will be admitted as non-Florida residents until providing the required supporting documentation needed to prove Florida residency. All legal Florida residents are eligible for a Homestead Exemption on their homes, condominiums, co-op apartments, and certain mobile home lots if they qualify.A Declaration of Domicile proves residency in Broward County, Florida. It is often used to enroll children or college students in school. You are a resident of the United States for tax purposes if you meet either the green card test or the substantial presence test for the calendar year.