If you have any questions on filing for property tax exemptions, please contact our office at 813-272-6100. To qualify for a homestead, you must: Own a property, Occupy the property as your sole or primary residence, Be a Minnesota resident.The Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund can provide relief to homeowners paying property taxes. Contact your local property appraiser if you have questions about your exemption. File the signed application for exemption with the county property appraiser. Download and print the Owner-Occupied and Relative Homestead Application form. If you do NOT have access to a printer or scanner, please contact our office. You should complete all required forms and applica ons for the exemp on and file them with your county property appraiser.