How to Complete the Application. Fill out the other side of this application completely.Generally, the deadline to file an application for an exemption is April 30. GENERAL INFORMATION: Property owners applying for a residence homestead exemption file this form and supporting documentation with the appraisal district in. No information is available for this page. You must apply with your county appraisal district to get a homestead exemption. Applying is free and only needs to be filed once. This video will cover how to fill out the homestead exemption form. Address on the driver's license or identification card MUST be the same as the address on which you are filing an Application for Residence Homestead Exemption. When filing for the residence homestead exemptions, you must file an application no later than two years after the delinquency date.