[Village Kid 2]

Look at Chapter 222 as a whole. It is all about protecting certain assets from levys, etc. The section you refer to is just to protect a homestead from levys or forced sale. Homestead has a whole different meaning and protection under the Florida Constitution (Art. X, Section 4) that has nothing to do with homestead exemption from property taxes. I don't think section 222.17 applys to just living in Florida and owning property unless there are circumstances affecting a property owner losing his/her home. It would be interesting to see in what context this was referenced in the material you are reading.