Filing a Senior Citizens General Homestead Exemption requires a completed application form and two additional documents. See General Information.The senior citizen homestead exemption is available to property owners over age 65 for the applicable tax year. Each year applicants must complete and file Form PTAX-340 with the Chief County Assessment Officer. The Benefit Access Program provides low-income senior citizens and disabled citizens yearly grants to help pay property taxes. Homestead Improvement Exemption. The 2025 Leasehold Application is due September 2, 2025. Short title; common name. This Article shall be known and may be cited as the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act.