You must file with the county or city where your home is located. Each county has different applications and required documents.Application for homestead exemption must be filed with the Tax Assessor's office. Application for homestead exemption must be made between April 2nd of the preceding year and April 1st of the year in which the exemption is sought. If you own and live in a house in Fulton County, you may qualify for homestead exemption. The purpose of this guide is to help Fulton County residents learn. The State's deadline to apply for exemptions is March 1.