File this form and all supporting documentation with the appraisal district office in each county in which the property is located generally between Jan. This video will cover how to fill out the homestead exemption form.To qualify for a homestead exemption in Texas, property owners must own and occupy their property as their principal residence on January 1st of the tax year. You must apply with your county appraisal district to get a homestead exemption. Applying is free and only needs to be filed once. It's time to file for your Texas Homestead Exemption. The State of Texas allows you to claim homestead on your primary residence. The application for the exemption under Tax Code Section 11.132 is Form 50-114, Residence Homestead Exemption Application (PDF).