Residence Homestead Exemption Form: homestead app. Tax Deferral Form: Tax Deferral Form.File this form and all supporting documentation with the appraisal district office in each county in which the property is located generally between Jan. Today I would like to explain to you how you can file for your homestead exemption. Homestead exemption is free to file through your county's appraisal district. What are the requirements to apply for a homestead exemption? Today, I will discuss how to file for homestead particularly in Harris county and Montgomery county districts. The application for the exemption under Tax Code Section 11.132 is Form 50-114, Residence Homestead Exemption Application (PDF). How do I find out what exemptions I am eligible for? Want to lower your annual property taxes?