Homeowners should contact their county assessment office (position 48) for a copy of their county's homestead and farmstead application form. To receive a homestead or farmstead exclusion, a Pennsylvania resident must submit an application to the county assessor prior to March 1.You must own the property and live in it as your primary residence to qualify. Download the Act 50 Applications(PDF, 1MB) and complete it. To cancel your exemption, complete the Homestead Change or Removal form online in the Philadelphia Tax Center. You are not required to file each year once you have been approved for the homestead exclusion. Complete Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the application. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025. If you no longer qualify for the Homestead Exemption you must file the change or removal form. Gather necessary documentation establishing your qualifications to file.