Homestead status can save you money on your property taxes. Individual taxpayer identification numbers now qualify property owners for homestead exclusion.To qualify for a homestead, you must: Own a property, Occupy the property as your sole or primary residence, Be a Minnesota resident. Disabled applicants must complete form DTE 105E,. Apply for homestead online. Use the Hennepin County tool to apply. — Apply online on Hennepin County's website. Only one parcel is included in the petition, the entire parcel is classified as residential homestead, and the parcel contains no more than one dwelling unit. The Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund can provide relief to homeowners paying property taxes. You may apply for homestead at any time during the year.