Homeowners should contact their county assessment office (position 48) for a copy of their county's homestead and farmstead application form. You may defer or postpone paying taxes on your homestead if you are 65 years of age or older or disabled for as long as you occupy the residence.To receive a homestead or farmstead exclusion, a Pennsylvania resident must submit an application to the county assessor prior to March 1. Download the Act 50 Applications(PDF, 1MB) and complete it. First, fill out the application specific to your County Appraisal District, then mail all of the documents to the Appraisal District for your County. Applications for exemptions must be submitted to the Bexar Appraisal District.