To be eligible for the homestead exemption, State law requires a person to declare a homestead and to record that declaration with the county recorder of the county in which the property is located.
Required Documentation for Homestead Exemption Application Your recorded deed or tax bill. Florida Drivers License or Identification Card. Will need to provide ID# and issue date. Vehicle Registration. Will need to provide tag # and issue date. Permanent Resident Alien Card. Will need to provide ID# and issue date.
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS You must be a US Citizen or permanent US Resident and a Florida resident as of January 1st 3. You cannot be claiming or receiving any type of tax exemption on any other property in the U.S. 4.
While the specifics can vary by state, generally, homestead exemptions are only available for an individual or family's primary residence. This means you cannot claim homestead exemptions in multiple states.