This local option prevents any large shift of the property tax burden to the residential class of property owners after a revaluation. You can get information about your property tax benefits, including: Application status, Current benefit amounts, Proposed benefit for the upcoming tax year.Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office. See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address. Homestead exemption protect property assets from probate. Properties recognized under laws of homestead are off-limits to creditors seeking attachment. To apply for the credit, taxpayers must fill out NYS tax form IT 214, Claim for the Real Property Tax Credit, and attach it to their NYS income tax return. Discover how Homestead Exemption in NY can protect your home from creditors and lower property taxes. Learn eligibility criteria and benefits today! A homestead exemption may also refer to statutes in some jurisdictions that offer property tax reductions for a primary residence.