No information is available for this page. General Residence Homestead Exemptions: You may only apply for residence homestead exemptions on one property in a tax year.GENERAL INFORMATION: Property owners applying for a residence homestead exemption file this form and supporting documentation with the appraisal district in. The State of Texas allows you to claim homestead on your primary residence. The application may be available online or in person. You must apply with your county appraisal district to get a homestead exemption. Applying is free and only needs to be filed once. If you are a homeowner, you know property taxes are an unavoidable part of homeownership. You may look up your tax bill online at hctax. Applications can be filed between Jan 1 – Apr 30 of each year.