You must file with the county or city where your home is located. Each county has different applications and required documents.HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FILING DATES ARE JANUARY 1st THROUGH April 1st. Effective June 1, 2005 homestead exemptions may be filed for any time during the year. You can find an Application for Homestead Exemption on the Department of Revenue website. Check with your county for local exemption and deferral applications. Forsyth County residents seeking to apply for the homestead exemption, or the age 65 plus school tax exemption, can now do so online. Do you qualify for a homestead exemption? In Georgia, homeowners are able to receive a significant discount on property taxes if the home is their primary residence. REMINDER: Friday, April 1, is the last day to file for Homestead Exemption for this tax year's benefits.