Homeowners should contact their county assessment office (position 48) for a copy of their county's homestead and farmstead application form. The mission of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is to foster opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed.If you have any questions on filing for property tax exemptions, please contact our office at 813-272-6100. At least one owner is 65 years of age or older on January 1. The residence must also receive homestead exemption. To receive a homestead or farmstead exclusion, a Pennsylvania resident must submit an application to the county assessor prior to March 1. View the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Application (PDF). Contact your local property appraiser if you have questions about your exemption. File the signed application for exemption with the county property appraiser. Fill in the address of the property for which you are seeking an exclusion. 3.