Check List – Fill out the Homestead Declaration Form completely, sign it and have it notarized. Is the Homestead form difficult to understand and fill out?No. It simply asks for basic information. The Homestead Benefit program provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners. The residential homestead exemption application is located on our website tadd. Org under forms then homestead exemption. Applications for exemptions can be obtained from the Assessor's Office or printed from forms at bottom of this page. You must meet ALL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. Bought a primary residence within the past year in Texas? It's time to file for your Texas Homestead Exemption.