Applications can be mailed to or dropped off at the Forsyth County Board of Tax Assessors office or either of the Tax Commissioners Offices listed above. You must file with the county or city where your home is located.Each county has different applications and required documents. 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. Forsyth County voters decided whether to approve a new homestead exemption for School District property taxes. I'm going to show you how to apply for the homeowner exemption online with the cook county assessor's office. The Forsyth County Tax Assessors Office reminded residents Thursday to file for homestead exemptions and the age 65 school tax exemption for this tax year. Calculate how much you'll pay in property taxes on your home, given your location and assessed home value. This exemption lasts up to four years.