A homestead exemption reduces the amount of property taxes homeowners owe on their legal residence. If you own and live in a house in Fulton County, you may qualify for homestead exemption.The purpose of this guide is to help Fulton County residents learn. Douglas County has additional exemptions. Homeowners can make application for the homestead exemption year round but applications must be completed on or before April 1 to apply to the current tax year. To be eligible for Homestead Exemption, applicant must: Own and reside in the property as your primary residence prior to January 1 of the tax year. Property owners must not be receiving a homestead exemption on any other property, including properties in other Georgia counties or in other states. You must provide your 2022 Georgia and Federal Tax. Returns. L5 – Local Disability Homestead Exemption. Homestead exemption applications are accepted in person year-round.