The Taxpayer Relief Act provides for property tax reduction allocations to be distributed to school districts through a "homestead or farmstead exclusion." The homestead can't exceed one acre in a city or 160 acres in a rural area.This guide will delve into homestead exemptions, what they are, who is eligible, how to apply, which states have them, and more. The Chief County Assessment Office has authority to recapture taxable value in instances where property owners have received homestead benefits erroneously. A homestead exemption can benefit homeowners if one spouse in a twoincome household dies.