To apply for a Homestead Exemption, you must submit the following to the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD):. General Residence Homestead Exemptions: You may only apply for residence homestead exemptions on one property in a tax year.No information is available for this page. An eligible disabled person age 65 or older may receive both exemptions in the same year, but not from the same taxing units. You must occupy the property as your primary residence. Only one homestead exemption is allowed per individual or family. An updated Texas issued Driver License or Identification card showing your current physical address is required to qualify for the homestead exemption. Homestead exemptions remove part of your home's value from taxation, so they lower your taxes. Who is eligible for a homestead exemption? Deadline for filing is April 1.