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.All legal Florida residents are eligible for a Homestead Exemption on their homes, condominiums, co-op apartments, and certain mobile home lots if they qualify. HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: Click here to file for Homestead Exemption online Note: requires Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer. If a previous owner is listed, call (215) 6869200 or submit a paper application instead. New Jersey and Pennsylvania have no homestead exemptions. 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 filing deadline is March 1, of tax year. Depending on your state, you can apply for your exemption online or you'll need to visit a local government office to fill out the paperwork. FAQs: Address Changes, Agricultural Assessments, Confidentiality, Deeds, Foreclosures, Homestead Exemption, Maps and Plats, Mortgages, Portability.