To qualify for a homestead, you must: Own a property, Occupy the property as your sole or primary residence, Be a Minnesota resident. The owner(s) (in this case, the couple) complete the non-occupant form, and the child completes the homestead application.Homestead status can save you money on your property taxes. Individual taxpayer identification numbers now qualify property owners for homestead exclusion. The homestead application cannot be submitted electronically, it must be mailed. The application can be filled out from your computer and printed for mailing. Currently, we only accept the standard Real Property Homestead application electronically. Other applications are in development and will be available soon. Apply for homestead as soon as possible. If you already submitted an online homestead application and have questions please, call 651-430-6175.
