The homestead exemption allows lowincome senior citizens and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans, to reduce their property tax bills. Disabled applicants must complete form DTE 105E,.It is a local option to establish two separate property tax rates: a lower tax rate for residential property owners. The application filing period is from January 1st through December 31st. Are you 65 or older? Are you under 65 and disabled? Show All Answers. 1. To apply for the Homestead Exemption please fill out the application and mail it to our office at 231 Main Street. , Suite 1A, Chardon, Ohio 44024. New Homestead applicants are subject to an income means test.