You must have owned the property as of January 1. To qualify for Homestead Exemption (F.Qualifications: • Must be an un-remarried surviving spouse and a resident of Georgia. • Copy of Death Certificate. The deadline for filing for Homestead Exemption is April 1. You can complete your homestead exemption application online: Online Homestead Application. You must own and occupy your home as your primary residence (181 days or more) on January 1st of the tax year. No information is available for this page. In the meantime, if you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 5617198675. Sincerely,. This amount may not be greater than the amount indicated in A (2).