If you own and live in a house in Fulton County, you may qualify for homestead exemption. Applications can be filed year round, but must be submitted on or before April 1st in order to apply for the current tax year.You must file with the county or city where your home is located. Each county has different applications and required documents. When applying for a homestead exemption, someone listed on the deed must complete an application. Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office. See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address. New Homestead applicants are subject to an income means test. An application for homestead exemption can be filed anytime during the year, however to be effective it must be filed before the Tax Commissioner of the County. 309. } 547-3041 delinquency notice for your property.