To qualify for a homestead, you must: Own a property, Occupy the property as your sole or primary residence, Be a Minnesota resident. Be a Minnesota resident.To apply for the residential homestead classification, you must: Complete a manufactured homestead application (PDF). 2. Mail completed application and required documentation to the address on the application. Apply for homestead as soon as possible. Go to the Online Homestead Application and follow the directions to complete your application. 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. The homestead application cannot be submitted electronically, it must be mailed. The application can be filled out from your computer and printed for mailing.
