Fill in the address of the property for which you are seeking an exclusion. 3. Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office.See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address. Visit your local county office to apply for a homestead exemption. Online: Go to Homestead Tax Credit Eligibility Application page, and complete the online form. Filing an online application will be faster than mailing one in. Maryland requires all homeowners to submit a onetime application to establish eligibility for the Homestead Tax Credit. This application can be filled out on your PC; if hand-written, please print legibly. Please use black or blue ink only. To fill out this application, gather all necessary information regarding property ownership and usage.