You may qualify for Tax Assistance! The deadline to file a 2025 exemption application is March 1, 2025.Click Here To Apply for Homestead and Other Exemptions Online. "All property, real and personal, within the jurisdiction of the State shall be subject to taxation unless it is: (1). We are unable to accept online filings. You may apply for the homestead exemption at the Orange County Appraisal District between January 1st and April 30th of each tax year. The most common real property exemption is the homestead exemption. Over-65 persons should apply for this exemption at the appraisal district office. This program is known in North Carolina as Present Use Value (PUV), and it is perhaps the most beneficial tax program for owners of rural property. To apply for this benefit, please contact our office.