General Residence Homestead Exemptions: You may only apply for residence homestead exemptions on one property in a tax year. The application may be available online or in person.Filing for your homestead exemption is January 1 and no later than April 30. Maryland requires all homeowners to submit a onetime application to establish eligibility for the Homestead Tax Credit. An eligible disabled person age 65 or older may receive both exemptions in the same year, but not from the same taxing units. I'll show you how to complete a homestead tax exemption form in Texas particularly in the Harris County. Veterans will need to file an Download this pdf file. A homestead exemption can give you tax breaks on what you pay in property taxes. As long as you remain eligible, you'll see a reduction on your school tax bill for the amount of your STAR exemption. So the notice says I am approved for the tax credit.