Notify the county assessor within 30 days if you sell, move, or for any reason no longer qualify for homestead. Complete the notice-of-move form (PDF, 1MB).To qualify for a homestead, you must: Own a property; Occupy the property as your sole or primary residence; Be a Minnesota resident. — Apply online on Hennepin County's website. Apply online for properties in Hennepin County. Property owners in Hennepin County have until December 15 to complete a homestead application for 2019. The Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund can provide relief to homeowners paying property taxes. To qualify, you must: Download and complete the Homestead Application (PDF). The application uses a secure server and information will not be shared with outside parties.