Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office. See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address.The Homestead Benefit program provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners. Who qualifies for Homestead? Please verify that you are not currently approved for the exclusion before submitting an application. An application must be completed and filed in the Property Valuation Office along with documentation verifying age. You may download an application for property tax relief (AV-9 Form) here or contact our office to request one. Email Contact for Property Tax Relief Questions:. Real Property Tax Law, Article 19, § 1903. The Town of Hempstead does not set your property tax assessment, but we can help to lower your taxes.