NOTE: Each individual owner, excluding married couples, residing on the property must complete a separate application to qualify for their exemption. The typical deadline for filing a Collin County homestead exemption application is between January 1 and April 30.Exemption applications can be downloaded from here. You may only apply for residence homestead exemptions on one property in a tax year. Fill out the other side of this application completely. Collin County homeowners can download a homestead exemption application here. Tarrant County homeowners can complete an online homestead exemption application or download the required form here. In Texas, any individual who owns a residential property can qualify for a general homestead exemption. Claim homestead on your primary residence. Filing a homestead exemption is free and simple for anyone to complete themself.