Applying for a Tax Exemption. Submit one original and one additional copy to the Office of Property Assessments, postmarked on or before March 31st.The Taxpayer Relief Act provides for property tax reduction allocations to be distributed to school districts through a "homestead or farmstead exclusion." 1. Fill in the parcel number of the property for which you are seeking a homestead exclusion. Fill in the address of the property for which you are seeking an exclusion. 3. Fill in your municipality. Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office. See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address. Act 77 Property Tax Relief Verification Form 2020(PDF, 155KB). Act 50 – Homestead Tax Exemption.