Description: Use this form to apply for the Homestead Exemption on your Real Estate Tax. Released: January 16, 2024, Format: PDF.Homestead status can save you money on your property taxes. Individual taxpayer identification numbers now qualify property owners for homestead exclusion. Homeowners should contact their county assessment office (position 48) for a copy of their county's homestead and farmstead application form. HOW TO APPLY: You can apply for the Homestead Exemption online using the Philadelphia Tax Center (must have an account).