This exemption is available to honorably discharged Georgia veterans who are considered disabled according to any of several criteria. Apply for the homestead exemption in the year following the year in which income does not exceed the threshold.Douglas County has additional exemptions. Please read the instructions on the back of this form before you complete it. Douglas County has additional exemptions for 62 years of age or older, disabled veterans or their surviving spouses, and totally disabled homeowners. (d) Each disabled veteran shall file for the exemption only once in the county of his residence. To receive the benefit of the homestead exemption, the taxpayer must file an initial application. Additional exemptions based on income and disability. Additionally, every state but Delaware offers a version of property tax relief for veterans or disabled veterans.