Homeowners should contact their county assessment office (position 48) for a copy of their county's homestead and farmstead application form. Applications can be mailed to or dropped off at the Forsyth County Board of Tax Assessors office or either of the Tax Commissioners Offices listed above.The mission of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is to foster opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed. The Homestead Exemption reduces the taxable portion of your property assessment if you own your primary residence in Philadelphia. For further information regarding exempt properties, contact the Tax Assessor's Office at (336) 703-2300. For example, the homestead exemption is available on owner-occupied primary residences. A real property mobile home is taxed with the land and may qualify for a homestead exemption. Applications. Homestead applications may be filed from December 15 through March 1 (or the next official business day should March 1 fall on a weekend). Fill in the blank form used to certify service of lis pendens. If you own and occupy property as your primary residence as of January 1, 2025, you may qualify for an exemption.