Homeowners should contact their county assessment office (position 48) for a copy of their county's homestead and farmstead application form. To receive a homestead or farmstead exclusion, a Pennsylvania resident must submit an application to the county assessor prior to March 1.If known, fill in the parcel number of the property for which you are seeking a homestead exclusion. The new owner of the property will be required to file an application for their own homestead exemption. Don't forget to file for your homestead exemption before March 1st! Don't forget to file for your homestead exemption before March 1st!