You must have owned the property as of January 1. HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FILING DATES ARE JANUARY 1st THROUGH April 1st.Effective June 1, 2005 homestead exemptions may be filed for any time during the year. Montgomery County does not offer any Local Homestead Exemptions. The Georgia Property Tax Database provides unique information about state and local property tax data as it affects individuals. Do you qualify for a Homestead Exemption tax break? Any debtor who is a natural person may exempt, pursuant to this article, for purposes of bankruptcy, the following property: Qualifications: • Must be an un-remarried surviving spouse and a resident of Georgia. • Copy of Death Certificate. For example, the homestead exemption is available on owner-occupied primary residences.