Complete the Homestead Declaration form. The form must be printed legibly in black ink.Possess a valid Nevada Driver's License or Nevada Identification Card; Provide a copy of your spouse's death certificate. AV-10 Application is for property classified and excluded from the tax base under North Carolina General Statute. Property tax exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner's property tax bill. An application for homestead exemption must be made in-person at the Tax Commissioner's Office. And site inspection is required. Property tax exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner's property tax bill. In addition to the requirements of residency and ownership it is specified in the Constitution that the land be occupied. Close submenu ( Property Tax Information) Property Tax Information.