Homestead status can save you money on your property taxes. Individual taxpayer identification numbers now qualify property owners for homestead exclusion.Complete a manufactured homestead application (PDF). Apply for homestead as soon as possible. Homestead is a property tax reduction program, intended to keep taxes lower on owner-occupied homes, according to Minnesota Statute 273.124. If you already submitted an online homestead application and have questions please, call 651-430-6175 to check on the status of your application. Minnesota State Law provides for a reduction to the general property tax for certain property that is occupied as a person's primary place of residence. You can qualify for this tax reduction if you own and occupy your house as your main place of residence. To remove your homestead please fill out the request form below and email. Please call or email with any questions.