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.File your Senior Valuation Protection application online! PDF File icon 2025 Personal Exemption Application. The mission of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is to foster opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed. To qualify, you must live in the home as your primary residence. Download the Act 50 Applications(PDF, 1MB) and complete it.