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.Download the Act 50 Applications(PDF, 1MB) and complete it. The homestead can't exceed one acre in a city or 160 acres in a rural area. Property owners with a 10year residential tax abatement are not eligible. You may apply after the abatement expires. Summary. In April 2023, Cook County prioritized three research questions regarding Illinois' homestead exemptions for further study. View the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Application (PDF). How to Fill out Texas Homestead Exemption 2022 - updated 2024. What You Can and Can't Deduct.