Residence Homestead Exemption Application (includes Age 65 or Older, Age 55 or Older Surviving Spouse, and Disabled Person Exemption). To qualify, you must own and reside in your home on January 1 of the year application is made and cannot claim a homestead exemption on any other property.GENERAL INFORMATION: Property owners applying for a residence homestead exemption file this form and supporting documentation with the appraisal district in. The application for the exemption under Tax Code Section 11.132 is Form 50-114, Residence Homestead Exemption Application (PDF). The general deadline for filing an exemption application is before May 1. A completed exemption application form must be filed with the district prior to May 1st. Property owners in Rockwall County can now apply for residential homestead exemption online through the RCAD website. Have a copy of your driver's license or personal identification certificate. Look for residential exemptions from within the list of resources, and search for the Residential Homestead Exemption Application. To apply for an exemption contact your respective appraisal district to ask for an application.