Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office. See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address.Though all property is assessed, not all of it is taxable. See a list of common property tax exemptions in New York State. You can get information about your property tax benefits, including: Application status, Current benefit amounts, Proposed benefit for the upcoming tax year. Provides tax relief to a domiciled resident who is the legal owner of residential property on or before December 31st of each year. Homestead exemption protect property assets from probate. Properties recognized under laws of homestead are off-limits to creditors seeking attachment. This can provide asset protection from creditors for at least some of house's value. It is also easy to apply over the phone.