HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FILING DATES ARE JANUARY 1st THROUGH April 1st. Effective June 1, 2005 homestead exemptions may be filed for any time during the year.You must file with the county or city where your home is located. Each county has different applications and required documents. To receive the benefit of the homestead exemption, the taxpayer must file an initial application. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD or CLICK HERE TO PRINT. The deadline for filing an application for a homestead exemption in Houston County is April 1. You can find an Application for Homestead Exemption on the Department of Revenue website. Check with your county for local exemption and deferral applications. No information is available for this page.