Welcome to Online filing of the. General Residence Homestead Exemption Application for 2024.File this form and all supporting documentation with the appraisal district office in each county in which the property is located generally between Jan. The application for the exemption under Tax Code Section 11.132 is Form 50-114, Residence Homestead Exemption Application (PDF). A property owner must apply for an exemption in most circumstances. How do I apply for a homestead exemption? Look for residential exemptions from within the list of resources, and search for the Residential Homestead Exemption Application. A completed exemption application form must be filed with the district prior to May 1st. That should have a "Print Homestead Exemption Form" hyperlink.