GENERAL INFORMATION: Property owners applying for a residence homestead exemption file this form and supporting documentation with the appraisal district in. This video covers how to fill out Texas Residential Homestead Exemption with a focus on Bexar County.Property tax exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner's property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption. Bought a primary residence within the past year in Texas? It's time to file for your Texas Homestead Exemption. When filing for the residence homestead exemptions, you must file an application no later than two years after the delinquency date. If you would rather fill out the form you can download it here. Complete Form Online. How to Complete the Application.