ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS on the Exemption Application Form. Any two of the following, issued prior to January 1, will be accepted as proof of Florida residency:.All students who are admitted to a public College or University in Florida must complete an affidavit and provide proof of residency for tuition purposes. Once you establish your Florida residency you can take full advantage of Florida's sunny tax climate and advantageous asset protection laws. Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. This article highlights that a Florida resident may be entitled to more than one residencybased property tax exemption.