To apply for a Homestead Exemption, you must submit the following to the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD):. No information is available for this page.Enter the following information: •Name of the owner completing this application. •This owner's current mailing address and phone number. The application may be available online or in person. Bought a primary residence within the past year in Texas? It's time to file for your Texas Homestead Exemption. To receive the benefit of the homestead exemption, the taxpayer must file an initial application. Fill, Print, and Mail FORM 11.13 to: Harris County Appraisal District P.O. Box 922012. Instructions for completing this form are on the back of the form.