Submit all applications and documentation to the property appraiser in the county where the property is located. You can apply for the exemption online or at the Township Assessor's office.An annual verification of eligibility must be filled out each year. The Chief County Assessment Office has authority to recapture taxable value in instances where property owners have received homestead benefits erroneously. 5 Enter the property index number (PIN) of the property for which you are requesting the senior citizens homestead exemption. The exemption may be claimed in addition to the General Homestead Exemption. Eligible senior taxpayers must complete an application and supply proof of age and property ownership. A homestead exemption can benefit homeowners if one spouse in a twoincome household dies. Many states will require that you live in your home as a primary residence to qualify for a property tax exemption.
