Homestead Exemption. The deadline to submit a homestead and all exemption applications is March 1 following the year of your home purchase.The assessed value between zero and 25 000 is fully exempt from property taxes if you qualify for homestead. Contact the Registrar-Recorder's office where the property is located for fees and filing addresses. In Los Angeles County call (800) 201-8999, option 2. Contact your local property appraiser if you have questions about your exemption. File the signed application for exemption with the county property appraiser. You should complete all required forms and applica ons for the exemp on and file them with your county property appraiser. Homestead exemption applications may now be filed online! The Property Appraiser mails Homestead Exemption application forms and qualification guidelines to persons who bought homes during the current year.