To qualify for a homestead, you must: Own a property, Occupy the property as your sole or primary residence, Be a Minnesota resident. Your name, address, and Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number are required.WHERE TO FILE: This document, and all supporting documentation, must be filed with the appraisal district in the county in which your property is located. When filing for the residence homestead exemptions, you must file an application no later than two years after the delinquency date. 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. GENERAL INFORMATION: Property owners applying for a residence homestead exemption file this form and supporting documentation with the appraisal district in.