We encourage all applicants to file for homestead using our easy online e-File system. There is no easier way to file.A homestead exemption is a legal provision that helps to reduce the amount of property taxes on owner-occupied homes. The home must be your primary residence. Permanent Florida residency required on January 1. If you own and live in a house in Fulton County, you may qualify for homestead exemption. How Can I Look Up My Fulton County Property Tax Records? A homestead exemption reduces the amount of property taxes homeowners owe on their legal residence. This is set up for a standard homestead exemption. Online access to maps, real estate data, tax information, and appraisal data.