You must have owned the property as of January 1. HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FILING DATES ARE JANUARY 1st THROUGH April 1st.Effective June 1, 2005 homestead exemptions may be filed for any time during the year. To receive the benefit of the homestead exemption, the taxpayer must file an initial application. Georgia Amendment 1 would create a local homestead property tax exemption. Use our online form to submit your 2024 Homestead Exemption application. This exemption lasts up to four years. Application Due Date: No application is required. The proposed constitutional amendment would curb property tax hikes through a new statewide homestead exemption. Qualifications: • Must be an un-remarried surviving spouse and a resident of Georgia.