You may file this application online at onestop.md. To qualify for a homestead, you must: Own a property, Occupy the property as your sole or primary residence, Be a Minnesota resident.Maryland requires all homeowners to submit a onetime application to establish eligibility for the Homestead Tax Credit. Homestead Application. Please read the instructions for important information on due dates and application requirements before completing this form. Because the Homestead Credit is automatically applied, we recommend that the county use the Homestead Credit if a property qualifies for both. 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. There is no homestead protection in states like: Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Currently, we only accept the standard Real Property Homestead application electronically.