GENERAL INFORMATION: Property owners applying for a residence homestead exemption file this form and supporting documentation with the appraisal district in. Contact Information.Most counties have the homestead exemption form online. Applying for the homestead exemption is FREE and easy. This video will cover how to fill out the homestead exemption form. We are unable to accept online filings. To apply for the exemption, homeowners must submit a completed application to their county appraisal district. There are only two things that you need to qualify for a residence homestead exemption. An owner may only file one homestead exemption, and the application must be filed with the Appraisal District in the county the property is located in. The most common real property exemption is the homestead exemption.