The senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption qualifications for the 2019 tax year (for the property taxes you will pay in 2020), are listed below. The program is flexible.Participants may designate a new "third party" or withdraw at any time. Apply for Exemptions. State Property Tax Appeal Forms (PTAB). Sold taxes may result in loss of property. You may file up to 4 exemptions. Who can qualify for this exemption? A property must be the principal residence of the owner. FATCA filing requirement checkbox.