The homestead exemp- tion provides a reduction in property taxes to qualified senior or disabled citizens, or a surviving spouse, on the dwelling that is that. You may qualify for a reduction of your property taxes.To be eligible, you must be either 65 or older, or totally and permanently disabled. Application deadline is June 1. This can provide asset protection from creditors for at least some of house's value. Housing and Home Improvement services assist adults and families gain access to federal, state and local home improvement funding sources.