Homeowners should contact their county assessment office (position 48) for a copy of their county's homestead and farmstead application form. To receive a homestead or farmstead exclusion, a Pennsylvania resident must submit an application to the county assessor prior to March 1.The mission of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is to foster opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed. Download the Act 50 Applications(PDF, 1MB) and complete it. The requirements are a current and paid Oakland Business License and a full or partial exemption from Ad Valorem taxes. To claim the exemption, the homeowner must make a one-time filing with the county assessor where the property is located. Attainable Housing Exemption. (See full question in the answer). If you own and occupy property as your primary residence as of January 1, 2025, you may qualify for an exemption. You may file for your 2025 tax year homestead exemption online.