Homestead status can save you money on your property taxes. Individual taxpayer identification numbers now qualify property owners for homestead exclusion.Apply for homestead online. Use the Hennepin County tool to apply. You must notify the County Assessor that your primary residence has changed, and you will need to complete and sign a new homestead application. For assistance with a homestead application, email Hennepin County homestead or call 612-348-3046. 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. Property owners in Hennepin County have until December 15 to complete a homestead application for 2019.